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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 04-21-2000Dummy APRIL 21, 2000 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.- NOTE: CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH ISD 284 OFFICIALS, Plymouth Creek Center TUESDAY, MAY 2, 7:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW, Council Chambers TUESDAY, MAY2 (IMMEDIATELY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: CITY CENTER FOLLOWING BOARD OF REVIEW) STREETSCAPE, PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, QUARTERLY CITY MANAGER REPORT, Council Chambers 2. FRIDAY, APRIL 21 GOOD FRIDAY SUNDAY, APRIL 23 EASTER 3. MONDAY, APRIL 24, 10: 00 AM TOUR OF SHOREVIEW SKATE PARK, City of Shoreview 4. MONDAY, APRIL 24, 6: 00 PM BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOGNITION EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center S. TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 6: 00 PM MEETING ONAFFORDABLE HOUSING ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE (Members of the Community Development Department and City Council to meet with residents), Bass Lake Room DATE: April 19, 2000 TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit VROM: George Bentley, ACTING Transit Administrator SUBJECT: April 26, 2000 MEETING The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hadley Lake Room (lower level of Plymouth City Hall in the Engineering Department). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: (Please note some materials will be distributed at the meeting.) Introductions II. Approval of minutes of March 22, 2000. III. Discussion with Michael Opatz, Maple Grove Transit, regarding possible service coordination options with Plymouth Metrolink. IV. Ridership Information and Review of Ridership Statistics for March, 2000 (information will be distributed at the meeting). V. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations. VI. Report on Reverse Commute Job Fair. VII. Review of draft customer survey results. VIII. Other comments. cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council Kevin Odegard and Jim Baldwin, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. Steve Mahowald, Jeff Wostrel and Joanne Smith, Metro Transit DATEMPA '_6 OOPACT.doc May 9 M.. 1-5 Tentative Schedule for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items Hearing on amending Tax Increment Districts 7-2, 7-3, and 7-4 May 23 Project hearing for Holly Lane Street and Utility Improvements (9024) r� v z W W 2 V J Q LL LL O CD O CDN .Q JA - i Lv O O 0 N N C N a 2 o W OU? 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CL - § o r � 220 °2 3 \ Dn n 3 2 LL ` 2 = w z + ) § = ° § §�e )) I g ;! > to _ � Q R � f ) 9 2 2\ 7 @ (5 §} ' zz IL` k ` ��` )a-§ §{ )D ) � _ 02 Om §k � / §\ / / e ® C> ! g \/0� k+� kt \\« / m /�E Oul /filw t J 2 k ®fie \ ( m «£Aa 4- 2,n � 2 Q 2! §� ) 2 2 14 � o - - .g § 0 EC) Q &� 3 f c _ n c 3 & § Association of Metropolitan Municipalities annual e e tl'e n g WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 2000 5:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Sheraton Midway Hotel 400 Hamline Ave. N St. Paul, MN 55104 COST: $30 per person (Guests are welcome!) You are cordially invited to attend the AMM's Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2000. This is the first of two major membership meetings held each year for YOU -- the AMM membership. 11 mayors, councilmembers, administrators & managers and city staff are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to dialogue with your fellow metro peers and cast your vote in the election of Board officers/directors. This year's meeting will feature keynote speaker Rep. Ann Lenczewski D -Bloomington), who is a former AMM Board member and Bloomington councilmember. Please R.S.V.P. by calling Laurie Jennings at (651) 215-4000 by Friday, May 12. Please specify special dietary needs when you make your reservation. There is no fee if you only attend the business meeting, but please R. S. V.P. so a chair can be reserved for you. The evening's schedule is as follows: Social Hour .................................................... 5:30-6:3Op. m. (cash bar) Buffet Dinner ................................................. 6:30-7.30 p.m. Business Meeting ........................................... 7.30 p.m. T- �a Sheraton Midway Hotel 400 Hamline Avenue North St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 (651) 642-1234, Downtown State Minneapolis 35W Fairgrounds s �J� 35E H H H. Meawottte U. of M. State Capitol T Downtown Y Saint Paul To Wisconsin t� Sheraton Midway 55 " Saint Paul N 62 c°� W E Minneapolis -Saint Paul -0 35W International Airport O S 494 From Mpls//St. Paul International Airport Take Highway 5 east to St. Paul. Follow 5 (Fort Road) to Lexington Parkway. Go north on Lexington across I-94. Turn left on frontage road to Sheraton Midway. From Downtown Minneapolis Take I-94 east to Snelling Avenue. Follow the service road to Hamline Avenue north (across bridge) to Sheraton Midway. From Downtown St. Paul Take I-94 west to Hamline Avenue exit. Take a right turn into the Sheraton Midway News Release For Immediate Release April 18, 2000 ,1- \b Contact: Rick Kline, Fire Chief 763-509-5121 Plymouth Seeks Paid -On -Call Firefighters Few part-time jobs give you the chance to earn an hourly wage, schedule your own shifts, and qualify for a pension — all while providing an essential public service. The City of Plymouth is recruiting men and women who are interested in becoming part-time, paid -on-call firefighters. The City currently has 64 firefighters who work out of three fire stations and answer more than 1200 calls for service each year. Firefighters earn a wage of $7.50 to $10.50 per hour for time spent responding to calls and attending training sessions. The City provides all required equipment and training. In addition, firefighters become vested in the Firefighters Relief Association and qualify for a pension after ten years of service. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a City of Plymouth firefighter, call 763-509-5166. -30- PLYMOUTH A Beauti%ull'face To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ..>.., , www.d.plymouth.mn.us rcTy)coF PLYMOUTR News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Sara Mittelstaedt, 763-509-5225 Seniors Anticipate Opening of Plymouth Creek Center; Open House Slated for May 15 to Give Seniors a Sneak Preview of New Facility If Plymouth Senior Coordinator Sara Mittelstaedt had any doubt about how excited Plymouth senior citizens are about the opening of Plymouth Creek Center, 14800-34h Ave. N., it was erased as soon as news of a May 15 luncheon and open house for seniors was announced. All 350 seats for the luncheon were sold out within a matter of days — and the phone continues to ring with people who have not yet heard the news. While the luncheon is sold out, people age 55 and over still can stop by and see the new facility, sample activities and pick up information about senior programs at the Senior Program Premiere on May 15, 10 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. The open house will feature coffee, cookies, tours, information, and demonstrations by senior special interest groups. Information tables will include: • Minnesota Stroke Association • Happy Feet Foot Care • Senior Community Services • Medicine Lake Tours and Travel • Epoch/Sunbridge Assisted Living • CornerStone Commons Housing • Hennepin County Extension Service • Minnesota Genealogical society • Volunteers of America • City of Plymouth's Millennium Garden. PLYMOUTH A Beau Iif ufY'face To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®,m ,..,•�:=r www.d.plymouth.mn.us In addition, attendees can watch demonstrations of tai chi chi, line dancing and sumie painting from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. "People who come to the Senior Premiere will be able to talk to many of the leaders and meet some of the teachers who will be teaching classes there this summer. In June, we'll begin many classes in art, music and offer new clubs for needle arts and a men's club. We also have plans to have some activities in the evening for working seniors," said Mittelstaedt. Plymouth's senior programs are aimed at people age 55 and over. Plymouth Creek Activity Center will not open to the general public until June 3. "Senior programs have been scattered at 12 sites in the past. Seniors are excited that they will have a home for their programs and activities. They've waited a long time for this and because of that, we wanted to provide them with a preview of the facility," Mittelstaedt said. Extended Senior Open House Because of the keen interest on the part of seniors in the new facility, a scaled-back version of the open house will be offered on May 16 and May 17, 9 —10:30 a.m. On those days, seniors can tour the facility and enjoy coffee and cookies. No displays or demonstrations will be available on May 16 and 17. Plymouth Creek Center is a multi-purpose community activity center and inflatable dome field house. The activity center features a large banquet room and two meeting rooms that are available for rentals. In addition to housing senior programs, the activity center also will house arts programs, recreation programs and other community gatherings. "The interest has been incredible. I think it illustrates that there is clearly a pent up demand for this type of facility and the programs that it can house," said Recreation Superintendent Mary Bisek. While Mittelstaedt wishes she didn't have to turn anyone away from the May 15 luncheon, she also sees a programming opportunity. "Offering a luncheon with entertainment obviously appeals to a lot of people. So, we plan to offer entertainment luncheons throughout the summer," she said. The first one is scheduled for Thurs., June 15, with entertainment by Jan Jacobsen, singer and pianist. To register for that luncheon, call 509-5280 or send check for $5.50 to Plymouth Park and Recreation, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447 as soon as possible. Space will be limited. Free Flyer Rides: The Plymouth Flyer, a shared door-to-door transit service for Plymouth seniors and people with disabilities, will provide free transportation on May 15, 7 a.m. — 5 p.m. Rides will be provided on a first -called, first served basis. To reserve your free ride to the premiere, call 612-378- 1440. 000 TWW • PREVENTION t Prevention Coalition Newsletter of the COMMun y 11 Vol. 7, No. 2 Spring z000 Reducing Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems in Hennepin County O@* 0 0 N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 a a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 f 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a a 0 0 0 0 0 underage 11cohol use In 1811opin County: Rites & Best Practices ith prom season on the horizon, this year's celebrations will be even more meaningful. But maybe for the wrong reason. For many youth the words "senior prom" and "alcohol" are often synonymous. The Hennepin County Community Health Department recently published some alarming data on underage drinking. Youth are drinking and they are drinking dangerously. The statistics are clear that not enough is being done to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors. The groundbreaking report Underage Alcohol Use in Hennepin County takes a look at underage drinking patterns. This is one of the first reports to provide local data about the drinking habits of young adults ages 18 - 20 years. The report reveals that by the time youth finish high school, most teens have tried alcohol and almost half are current drinkers (48%). That drinking rate continues to rise as underage youth enter their college years. Fifty- one percent of young adults (ages 18-20 years) report they currently use alcohol. Even more unsettling is that young adults are using alcohol in dangerous ways -- kids are drinking to get drunk. Three out of five (59%) young adults who drink reported binge drinking. Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more alcohol drinks on one occasion. Inevitably, underage drinking brings with it serious, and often deadly, consequences. Alcohol is a major factor contributing to the leading causes of death and injury among young people. These causes of death include homicide, motor vehicle crashes, other injuries, and suicide. BINGE DRINKING RATES Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more alcohol drinks on one occasion. fl More than a quarter (27%) of high school seniors reported binge drinking at least once in the past two weeks. fl Of young adults aged 18-20,30% reported binge drinking at least once in the past 30 days. D The binge drinking rate among males aged 18-20 is 42%, a rate more than twice as high as the rate reported by their female counterparts (19%). DRINKING & DRIVING fl'Almost three out of ten (27%) Hennepin County 12th graders reported operating a motor vehicle at least once after using alcohol or other drugs during the past 12 months. fl One-fifth (21%) of University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus students aged 18-20 have engaged in drinking and driving at least once during the past 30 days. HOW TO PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING Although the statistics may be disheartening, there are concrete things that can be done to reduce youth alcohol use. The key to preventing youth drinking is to restrict the supply and reduce the demand. The report identifies strategies that research has shown to be the most promising to decrease underage alcohol use. Most Promising Strategies Restrict the supply ➢ Implement compliance checks at least once per year for all alcohol establishments. ➢ Develop, implement, and enforce policies restricting alcohol use on secondary and post -secondary school properties and at school -sponsored events. continued on page 2 YOUTH ALCOHOL DIVERSION PROGRAM Earlier this year, Hennepin County established an Alcohol Education Program for underage youth cited for an alcohol offense. Designed to provide first-time juvenile offenders with early intervention, the program prompts youth to think about why they drink and to contemplate the consequences of their actions. Participants are asked to list alternative social activities, to identify high risk situations related to alcohol use, and to determine ways to minimize those risks.. It is also an opportunity to help chemically dependent youth find help. The new Alcohol Education Program is a meaningful alternative to courts and fines. Before it was instituted, only second -time offenders were legally required to attend such a program. To encourage youth to attend the program, it is offered as an alternative to paying the full $100 fine. Youth who attend the education program will have their fine reduced to $65 and have the offense taken off their record. Fines are issued to youth who have used alcohol or are caught possessing alcohol. Parents are also expected to participate. Topics discussed in the parent session include reasons teens drink and tactics for parents to use in dealing with youth drinking. For more information on the Alcohol Education Program, please call Brigid Riley at 612-348-4207. Underage Alcohol Use, cont'd Reduce the demand D Increase alcohol prices through higher excise taxes. ➢ Launch media campaigns, media advocacy, and counter -advertising. These strategies have proven to be effective in reducing youth alcohol use rates. It is up to local communities to implement these prevention strategies. Adults must take underage drinking seriously before real change can happen. For more information on preventing underage access to alcohol, please contact Jennifer Schuster at 612-348-9899. For a copy of the report Underage Alcohol Use in Hennepin County, please contact Lynn Brun at 612-348-5367. Page 2 L Farew est wishes to Jeyn Hofacker, a founding staff member of the Community Prevention Coalition. Part of the CPC since 1990, Jeyn -has worked in a variety of roles. Initially she led the adult/parent component of the CPC which was . responsible for initiating such innovative projects as the Baby Bottle Campaign, Role Models = Everyday People Campaign, and training for day care providers on substance abuse prevention. Most recently she was the CPC Coordinator and worked as a school and community liaison on the issues of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention. Jeyn is now working as a Staff Development Coordinator for Coordinated Home Services, a division of the Hennepin County Community Health Department. Coordinated Home Services helps people with mental and physical disabilities live independently. The CPC staff wishes Jeyn all the best. We will miss her greatly! icome lana ys he CPC is pleased to $: 9 ' r Twelcome Svetlana Lucas as the new Project Coordinator for the ' . Drug -Free Communities Grant. Svetlana will be working with communities in Hennepin County to distribute parent messages designed to prevent the underage use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. To accomplish this task, she will be working with community leaders from African American Family Services, Chicanos Latinos Unidos En Servicio, Hmong American Partnership, Minneapolis American Indian Center, and the University of Minnesota Extension Services. Svetlana brings over a decade of experience in curriculum design and instruction. She has taught various neighborhood classes in cultural sensitivity, self-reliance, and educational enrichment. She is also trained in communication, African American social movements, and Black women's historical rhetoric. In May of 1998, the state of Minnesota and B1ueCross B1ueShield of G Minnesota settled their historic lawsuit against the tobacco industry. Since that time, public health advocates have rallied around using a portion of the $6.1 billion settlement to reduce tobacco use in Minnesota. Three funding streams from the settlement dedicate funding for that purpose. This article provides an overview of the funding sources and an update on how the funds will be used. Three percent of the tobacco settlement proceeds, which amounts to $202 million, was earmarked to create a new nonprofit organization called the Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco (MPAAT). MPAAT's mission is to reduce the harm that tobacco causes all Minnesotans by using a social environment approach. The first MPAAT funding cycle just got underway. Requests for Proposals (RFP) are available for a variety of intervention and research grants. The RFPs are posted on MPAAT's website: www.mpaat.org. A major achievement of the 1999 Minnesota Legislature was using a portion of the settlement proceeds to create the Tobacco Prevention and Local Public Health Endowment. The new endowment is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The legislation directs MDH to use the interest from the $490 million endowment to establish a comprehensive program designed to achieve a 30% reduction in youth tobacco use by 2005. The first year budget is $17.7 million. The endowment will fund a statewide public information and education campaign, statewide prevention programs, local grants, projects targeting populations -at -risk, and a youth movement. More information about the endowment can be found on the MDH ,,vebsite: www.health.state.mn.us. B1ueCross BlueShield of Minnesota (BCBS) has proposed using a portion of its $469 million settlement to reduce tobacco use by its members. The Minnesota Department of Commerce initially rejected BCBS's plan However, BCBS recently received a favorable opinion from the Minnesota Court of Appeals which allows them to move forward with their plan. Independent of that proposal, $21 million has been transferred to the BCBS Foundation, which is initiating and supporting new community programs to reduce tobacco use through prevention activities. Each of the three organizations is committed to using the best practices from other states that have effectively reduced tobacco use rates. Minnesota's activities will be unfolding soon. MDH's public education campaign is slated to begin in April, following its first youth summit called the Kick Ash Bash. For more information on these issues, please contact Janelle Waldock at 612-348-7867. 000 COALITION 02rAR-T-10ff! is published by the Community Prevention Coalition of Hennepin County for its members and other interested individuals and organizations. The Community Prevention Coalition is a community initiative with the Hennepin County Community Health Department. Community Prevention Coalition of Hennepin County 525 Portland Avenue (MC 968) Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: 612/348-5618 Fax: 6121348-7548 CPC Coordinator Jennifer Schuster Editor Lynn G. Brun Page 3 "Creating a Safer Minnesota: . Byrne Advisory Committee Report" Published by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Office of Drug Policy and Violence Prevention, the report undergirds a strategic plan to improve Minnesota's criminal justice system and to reduce crime, drug abuse, and violence. The report reviews the greatest challenges to reducing drug use and violent crimes in Minnesota and offers recommendations for improvements to the state's criminal justice system. Of special note, the study identifies alcohol as involved in one-third of Minnesota's injury deaths and is related to a substantial proportion of violent crime. For a copy of the report, call 651-284-3333. 1999 Youth Access to Alcohol Compliance Report" This is the latest report from the Minneapolis Police License Investigation Division documenting the compliance check rate of the City's licensed liquor establishments. In 1999, Minneapolis police officers conducted underage decoy operations at 58 off -sale retailers and 165 on -sale retailers. The overall non-compliance (failed) rate was 40%, which is an improvement from the 1998 non-compliance rate of 47%. The study clearly concludes that compliance checks with enforcement of penalties reduce retail sales to youth. The report was presented to the Minneapolis City Council's Public Safety and Regulatory Services committee on March 8, 2000. Further discussion and a vote on the study's recommendations will be postponed until late April. If you'd like to attend the hearing, call the committee Chair, Joe Biernat at 612-673-2203 for the exact date and time. For a copy of the report, contact Lt. Phil Hafvenstein at 612-673-3829. "State Programs Can Reduce Tobacco Ilse" Report Released by the National Cancer Policy Board, the report focuses on whether state tobacco control efforts can reduce smoking and save lives. The resounding conclusion is that "multifaceted state tobacco control programs are effective in reducing tobacco use." The board draws its evidence from the successes of those states (California, Massachusetts, Florida) that have used "aggressive" approaches to reducing smoking and those that initiated milder strategies supported by the ASSIST program. Successful strategies discussed include: counter -advertising and education; establishing smoke-free workplaces and public spaces; increasing prices through taxation; supporting treatment programs for tobacco dependence; and enforcing youth access restrictions. For a copy of the report go to: http.•//books.nap.edu/catalog/9762.htm1 The CPC Is a member of M 4� w .... ° Minnesota Join Together Page 4 save........... y5 . MAKING PREVENTION WORK: "WEAVING THE FIBERS" April 13, 2000, Minneapolis Sponsored by the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center, the conference emphasizes cooperation and collaboration among prevention advocates to achieve outcomes. Participants will get information on the funding resources available for alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention. Organizations that have been funded by these initiatives will be identified and strategies for multi-level collaboration will be explored. For more information, contact Linda Ryden at 763-427-5310, 1-800-247-1303, or via E-mail at: lryden@miph.org. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION'S FACILITATOR TRAINING May 4 & 5, St. Paul These trainings are for both adult and teen smoking cessation programs. The two-day trainings will prepare health professionals, teachers, and volunteers to facilitate these programs. For more information, call Brenda Linn at 651-223-9567. SEND the CAMEL PACKING ALCOHOL POLICY X11 CONFERENCE ALCOHOL AND CRIME RESEARCH AND PRACTICE FOR PREVENTION June 11-14, 2000; Washington, DC Hosted by the National Crime Prevention Council, this conference is designed to examine proven policies and strategies to reduce problems associated with alcohol. Focused topics explore environmental approaches to reducing alcohol related violence; compliance checks; DUI prevention, youth advocacy, and much more. For more information call 202-261-4165, or register online at: www.ncpc.org/alcoholpolicy/ TECHNOLOGY & PREVENTION: WORKING TOGETHER FOR RESULTS June 22-23, 2000; Bloomington The Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies is sponsoring a seminar to enhance prevention strategies through the aid of technology. Topics include: "big picture thinking" about prevention and technology; community networking specific to electronic technology; and instructional hands-on sessions in lab settings. No registration fee, but space is limited. For more information, call Ruth Nelson at 1-800-782-1878 or e-mail rnelson@miphs.org. Although the CPC and other tobacco control advocates around the nation have worked hard to "send the camel packing," the folks at RJ Reynolds are still using new approaches to entice smokers. CML: The Camel Quarterly is a slick magazine published by RJ Reynolds featuring the latest food, alcohol, and fashion trends to enhance that "smoker's edge." Out of the 131 -page magazine, there are over 30 ads featuring Camel cigarettes. The message is clear. smoking is sexy and hip. To voice your displeasure over this odious marketing strategy, please contact RJ Reynolds at: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. (Div. RJR Nabisco Inc.) PO Box 2959, 401 N Main Street Winston Salem, NC 27101 910-741-5000 (Phone) 910-741-1457(Fax) 'Product Watch' features products which use questionable marketing strategies to make alcohol and tobacco products appealing to youth and adults. Page 5 PREYEN Drug Trends 2000 he new century brings major changes in the way people use and access drugs. We need to keep up with the times. Carol Falkowski, Director of Research Communications for the Hazelden Foundation, has been monitoring drug abuse trends in the Twin Cities for fifteen' years. This presentation addresses recent trends in drug abuse by examining data from hospital emergency rooms, medical examiners, treatment centers, and law enforcement. Come and find out about: £LXON 1iwa3d NW "SIdA aldd 3Jblsod •s'n SSVIO 1SHIJ a31HOS38d ► Current drug abuse trends in the Twin Cities and nationally. ► Emerging drugs of abuse. ► Patterns of abuse. Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 Time: 12:00 Noon -1:30 p.m. Location: To be determined For more information, call: 612/348-5618 Free, no need to pre -register. 11 pill 11111 Jill 1111 Ltt59 NW 'HinOAlld aA18 H1nOMld OOt£ S30HJO )"110 HinoMld NOSNHOf 1HJIM4 _ �. "✓ � � CJI Z6 I(IOU glygg NW `sllodeauu!W 896 XV `anum y Pue/7Jod 9.79 uolslnro uo/aowoJd y;leaH luawpedao LIMeaH )lunwwoo A;unoo wdauuaH �t. iN011�d Minnesota Association of Government COMMUNICATORS P. O. Box 13098 Dinkytbwn, MN 55414-5098 April 17, 2000 Hellen LaFave Communications Supervisor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Hellen LaFave; Congratulations! Your entry "Plymouth News" earned an Award of Merit in the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators' Northern Lights competition. If judges wrote comments about your entry, they are enclosed with this letter. Awards will be presented at the 2000 Northern Lights Awards Banquet on Monday, May 22, at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. We hope you will be able to attend this popular event. Invitations will be in the mail soon. The awards banquet is always a good opportunity to meet with other professional communicators and to view the award-winning entries. At the end of the evening, if you wish, you may pick up your winning entry. Again, congratulations on being a Northern Lights winner. We look forward to honoring you for your exemplary work and hope to see you on May 22. Sincerely, Barbara Averill, President Minnesota Association of Government Communicators 3128 Dean Court Minneauolis. Minnesota 55416 im (6 1 21 020-0'x'17 Fax (F 1 ?)Q20-6166 Y Decision Resources, Ltd. 2000 Northwest Community Television Subscriber Survey Sixty-eight percent owned a home computer, an increase of four percent since the 1999 study. • Fifty-two percent, up two percent, used a modem on their home computer. 0 Thirty-five percent, almost double the 19991eve1, reported their city had a web site or home page on the. Internet.. • Fourteen percent; up three percent. since last year's study, had visited their city's web site or home page. • . Twenty percent were aware "Cable 12 News" and "Northwest Community Television" had a website, almost double the 1999 level. • Two percent had accessed the website. The typical adult cable television subscriber was 41.7 years old. • Thirty percent reported ages under 35 years old. • Twenty-four percent reported ages of 55 years old or older. The median education level was some college, albeit short of graduation. - • Thirty-seven percent haye no college experience. • Forty-one percent graduated `college. : Twenty percent of the households contained,senior citizens. Thirty-six percent of the households contained school -aged children. • Twelvepercent of the households reported children participating in high school sports. Fifteen percent of the households contained pre-schoolers. Seventy-four percent of the respondents owned their present residence. Twelve percent owned a business. • Fifteen percent reported purchasing goods or services for their business.' The typical household posted a pre-tax household income above $50,000.00 annually. Women outnumbered men by four percent in the sample. City representation in the sample varied extensively. • Twenty-four percent resided in the City of Plymouth. • Twenty-one percent lived in the City of Brooklyn Park. • Nineteen percent lived in the Cities of Maple Grove or Osseo. ' • Nine percent resided in the City of Brooklyn Center. Page 2 Decision Resources, Ltd: 2000 Northwest Community Television Subscriber Survey • Eight percent each lived in the Cities of Crystal, New Hope, or Golden Valley. • Five percent lived in the City of Robbinsdale. Reasonable Service Charges: Eighty-four percent regarded their electric service charges as "reasonable." • Twelve percent felt •they were `.`unreasonable." Seventy percent rated their telephone service charges as "reasonable," a drop of six percent since the 1999 study. - • Twenty-nine percent saw it as ."unreasonable," a nine percent increase during the year. Fifty-seven percent rated their cable television service charges as "reasonable," down seven percent from the 1999 level. • Forty-one percent saw them as ."unreasonable," a nine percent increase during the. same period. Fifty-two percent felt4he charge. for basic 'non -premium, cable television service was "reasonable". in comparison with all the. other goods and services they bought, this level was three percent lower than the 1999 result. • Forty-five percent saw them as "not -reasonable," up five percent from last year's study. Cable Viewing Habits during Past Six Months: Sixty-nine percent had.watched programs on "Cable 12" or Northwest Community Television Channels 34 through 37. during the past six months: • The viewership level had increased by three percent since. the 1999 study. "Cable 12" viewership during the past six months was fifty-nine percent.. • The viewership level had dropped two percent since the 1999 study. Forty-five percent had watched Channel 34 during the past six months, down six percent since the 1999 survey. • Weather information was the major reason for watching the channel. Thirty-six percent had watched Channel 35 and 36 during the past six months: • In the 1999 study, thirty-eight percent had viewed these channels. Page 3 :Decision Resources, Ltd 2000 Northwest Community Television Subscriber Survey Forty-one percent had viewed Channel 37 during the past six months. ie Viewership had increased four percent since the last survey. Twenty-two percent had watched North Hennepin Community College and Hennepin Technical College Channel 38 during the past six months. • Twenty percent had watched Osseo School District Channel 40 during the past six months. • Twenty-five percent had viewed Wayzata-Robbinsdale School Districts Channel 39 during the same period. Cable Viewing Habits during -the Past Month: Twenty-seven percent reported watching high school sports on "Cable 12" during the past month, down six percent from the 1999 level.. Twelve percent, down.four percent during the year, watched high school sports at least once per week: `,`Cable 12 News" was watched -by forty-five percent during the past month, a decrease of,five percent since the 1999 study. • Thirty-one percent watched the program at least weekly, down three percent during'the year. • Thirty-two percent tended to watch on weekdays. • Eight percent tended to watch on weekends. Twenty-seven percent reported they regularly watched "Cable 12 News" between 4:00 PM and 9:30 PM: • Eight percent did so betweenNoon and 4:00 PM. • Six percent each'pointed to 6:30 AM to 9.00 AM or 9:00 AM to Noon. • Eleven percent said they watched.at various times throughout the day. "Cable 12 Mornings" was watched by eight percent during the past month. • Viewership was down two percent since the 1999 study. ."Cable 12 Evenings" was watched by thirty-one, percent during the past month. Viewership had declined three percent since the 1999 survey. Page 4 1 Decision Resources, Ltd 2000 Northwest Community Television Subscriber Survey "Cable 12 Nightcasts" was watched.by thirteen percent during the past month. • Viewership had declined by ten percent since the 1999 study; however, the change maybe attributable to the specification of the time of the program in this year's questionnaire: Thirty-five percent had watched the five minute segment of"Cable 12 News" on the CNN Headline News Channel on Channel 15. • Viewership of these segments had decreased nine, percent since last year's study. "Northwest Cities" was watched by twenty-two percent during the past month, down four percent since the 1999 study. • Eight percent watched the program at least "once a week." "Sports Jam".was watched by twenty percent during the past month, down four percent from the 1999 level. 0 , Eight percent watched the program at least "once`a.week" "Community Jo urnar' was watched by twenty-four percent during the past month. i Seven percent watched this program at least"once a week." Specific public access programs were examined: • Three percent watched "Minnesota Rugby" during the past month. "Ten'percentviewed "At'Ease.with Cooking"_during the past month. • Seven percent watched "Music around the World'-' during the past month:, 16Seven.percent watched "Fantasy Football" during the past month. • Four percent viewed "Tuesday -Night Trivia" during the past month. • Three percent watched "Reel Experts" during the past month: Thirty percent watched the City bulletin board information on Channel 37, up four percent from the 1999 level. Thirty-seven percent watched their communities' City Council Meetings during the past month. • Viewership had decreased by three percent from the 1999 level, but remained seven percent higher than the 1998 study's findings. Eighteen percent watched their School Board Meetings during the past month. • Viewership had decreased by four percent since the 1999 study. Page 5 Decision. Resources, Ltd 2000 Northwest Community Television Subscriber Survey Northwest Community Television and Public Access Opportunities: Eighty-two percent reported awareness of Northwest Community Television and "Cable 12 prior to this survey, identical with last year's findings. Forty-three percent rated the picture and sound on "Cable 12" as at least "about the same' as;on other cable .channels, down five percent since the 1999 study. Fifty-seven percent were aware of the public access service. • Awareness was four percent lower than in the 1999 study. Fifty-two percent were. aware Northwest Community Television provided this public access service. Awareness was up four percent from the 1999 level.- The evel.The typical subscriber allotted $1.67 of their monthly cable television charge to Cable 12 and Northwest Community Television, down 40¢ from the 1999 level. • Sixty four percent saw the actual allocation as a' "good value," down eight percent from the .1999 level. • The typical subscriber allotted $0.9.7 to CNN, dowri`87¢ from the 1999 level. • The :average subscriber allotted $1.60 to ESPN,up`60¢'since the -1999 study: Thirteen`percent reported they were either "very likely'.'.or'"somewhat likely' to voluntarily- contribute oluntarilycontribute additional money to Cable 12 to improve programming: 0 Three percent each reported they wouldbe willing to give $1.00 or $2.00 monthly. • Seven percent were willing to give $3.00.or more General Cable Channel Vewership: Thirty-nine'.percent had watched at least one-half hour of programming on The Discovery Channel the day before they took the survey. • Another thirty percent had watched during the previous week. Thirty percenthad viewed thirty minutes or more of CNN the day before they were surveyed. • Another twenty-one percent had watched the previous week. Twenty; percent had tuned into the Comedy Channel the day before they were interviewed. • Another twenty-two percent had done so the prior week. Page 6 Decision Resources, Ltd 2000 Northwest Community Television Subscriber Survey Seventeen percent had watched at least one-half hour of programming on Cable 12 the day before they took the survey. • Another eighteen percent had watched during the previous week. Seventeen percent had viewed thirty minutes or more of The Learning .Channel the .day before they were surveyed. • Another nineteen percent had watched the previous week Eleven percent had tuned into Business CNBC the day before they were interviewed. • Another seventeen percent had done so the prior week Seven percent had watched the Travel Channel for at.least one -half-hour the day before they were surveyed. • Another ten percent had done so during the previous week Conclusions: The following conclusions can be drawn from this study; particularly wheri compared with previous annual studies: _ L Overall; this year's survey reflected a pattern of consolidation of the significant gains registered during the 1998-1999 time period. In almost every viewership measurement, total audience reach remained unchanged or changed by a statistically insignificant level. Where viewership patterns were further delineated: frequent, occasionally, rare — most responses showed an increase in regular viewership at theexpense.of more sporadic habits: , , 2. In this year's. study, there was a significant increase in the.frequency of interruptions of television viewing. The ten percent increase in subscribers; experiencing "very frequent" or ".occasional" interruptions depressed the .perceived reasonableness of cable television charges, the amounts of their cable television bill they would allot. to various channels, and the value rating of Northwest Community Television and .Cable 12. 3. In one measure of channel viewership — tuning in during the previous day or week — a comparison with six other channels revealed a middle ranking for Cable 12. It ranked in line with Comedy Central, The Learning Channel, and Business CNBC. Cable 12 clearly ranked lower than CNN or The Discovery Channel_, but much higher than the Travel Channel. Page 7 J • _ Decision Resources, Ltd 2000 Northwest Community Television Subscriber Survey 4. Almost two of the subscribers felt the 5% plus 70¢ allotted to Northwest Community Television was a good value for the cost. However, an additional eight percent of the subscribers would be willing to contribute additional money to Cable 12 for the improvement of programming. -Using standard market projection,techniques, an aggressive fundraising campaign could expect to result in approximately $2002000 per year. 5. In comparison with other. Metropolitan Area suburban cable systems, the total reach of Cable 12 easily outdistanced all.other community channels;.the closest proved to be Burnsville-Eagan's Channel 15, with a reach thirteen percent lower. The core audience of Cable 12 also proved -to be three times greater than in any other system. Overall, while Northwest :Community Television comparatively posted the highest levels of viewership and value across the Metropolitan Area, it faced a key challenge: expanding its reach to those not currently tuning into its channels. This will require an'even more aggressive effort than in the past, since any of these gams will come from "hard core" :non -viewers. In the meantime, however, the frequency -of viewership among the current :audience continued to improve and seemed to be responding wellto public relations effortsAnd.programming improvements. Page 8 T- is DATE: April 21, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Coun',pil through Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 9005 You have previously received a copy of the notice which the County mailed out on the open house for residents to review the County Road 101 Improvement plans. This open house is on Thursday, April 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hennepin County Public Works facility in Medina. Attached is a news letter which is being mailed to all property owners within 750 feet of the road. This newsletter is a summary of project activities that have been completed, the remaining activities, and anticipated project schedule. The newsletter also addresses changes that have been made in response to the City Council resolution last October. Some other frequently asked questions are addressed in this newsletter. The plans which will be available at the open house are the same plans the City Council reviewed at the February study meeting. After comments are received at the open house, the plans will be completed for another study meeting with the City Council. The access issue at the north end of the project has not yet been resolved, although progress is being made with discussions with the three major property owners. The County is still waiting for a decision from the three neighborhoods which have requested berms whether they wish to have them installed. The County did place stakes on the property in order that property owners could visualize the impact of the bene. There is a major natural gas main which runs from County Road 24 to Highway 55. Although the location of this gas main was known, whether it would have any conflict with the road construction was not known until final elevations were established. For the road reconstruction to take place, this gas main must be moved. I:\pw\Engineering\PROJECTS\9005\Memos\CC 101 _MayorCncl_4_21. doc SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENTS T--Za CITY PROJECT NO. 9005 00, Page 2 The project schedule in the newsletter indicates construction begins the fall of 2000. In addition to moving of the gas main, there are utility poles and underground utilities which must be moved before roadway construction can begin. The beginning of construction in the fall of 2000 will be for the utility relocation in order that they can be relocated and not slow the construction progress when road construction can begin in the spring of 2001. Although it was originally anticipated that road construction could be undertaken this year, because of the utilities which must be relocated, this will not be possible. Please let me know if there are any questions. attachment 1:\pw\Engineering\PROJECTS\9005\Memos\CC 101 _MayorCncl_4_'_ 1. Lc 1-3-2 From: Barb Westmoreland <barb_westmoreland@hopkins.kI2.mn.us> To: Judy Johnson <judyinplym@lynxus.com> Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 11:14 AM Subject: Re: Kids Voting > Reply to: Re: Kids Voting Judy .... I met Kurt today and we visited the two polling sites within the school district. He was very helpful and very positive about this project. I will talk with him further about the Youth Council. I am meeting with the Hopkins City Council this evening. I will talk with Laurie about a time to be on the Plymouth city agenda. >Thanks for all your help! >Judy Johnson wrote: >>Barb, >>Thanks for the email. I am excited about kids voting. Someday, I would like all of our school districts to do this with Plymouth. Keep in touch with Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager. She can help you schedule a time to talk to the City Council. Kurt Hoffman is your contact for the youth council. Thanks for your work on this. It sounds great! I will see/be in touch soon. >>Judy Johnson >>-----Original Message ----- >>From: Barb Westmoreland <barb_westmoreland@hopkins.kl2.mn.us> >>To: Judy Johnson <judyinplym@lynxus.com> >>Date: Monday, April 17, 2000 5:03 PM >>Subject: Kids Voting Hi Judy ... Sandy Paulson told me about your enthusiastic support of our first Kids Voting this November. I would love to have the Youth Advisory Council "adopt" the two Plymouth polling sites within the Hopkins District. >>I am meeting with Kurt Hoffman Tuesday morning to see the two sites and arrange for the tables and chairs we will need. >>>Is there a time that I could come to speak with the council members? >>>Could you give me a call at 988-4069? Thanks. >>>Barb Westmoreland >>>Hopkins School District 270 Volunteer and Community Partnerships >>Coordinator >>>barb_westmoreland@hopkins.k 12.mn.us >>>952-988-4069 >>>1001 Highway 7 >>>Hopkins MN 55305 x ee55� ,/7 April 18, 2000 CITY OF PLYMOUTFF Mark Windfeldt, President Plymouth Fine Arts Council 2735 Jewel Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mark: On behalf of the City of Plymouth, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the Plymouth Fine Arts Council on another very successful Primavera event. It's exciting to think about future projects involving the Fine Arts Council, and I am confident they will be just as gratifying for all involved. I am eagerly looking forward to your next event. Keep up the great work. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: C' Manager ity Council Karol Greupner PLYMOUTH Beautif u!Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®-��-,. 3• www.d.plymouth.mn.us �eCX `r C --y Cp LtnGc ( hieaveloe-,+rs, -for r 4-� �,JoL S � Amy t -c) �- N . L.. ' 4— i., c. C ./-cc 16c -i -0 p e opt e- -P� v►^ o 44's -C C, I'e S a t`v L rCt C O U, f- " ' 7 • 1(1- ✓ —y G O o t Ut rY cv�-i c n r `Pw wj p' 4-v b e P re s s to (-e- -t-k- idea, o4 c i+y V e i,,4 -j-. Co -,vc-, i s ,c, a 9 YDS t tA-PPc f,�Ir oC fie. VvLc-%h Co uKc,..( : i0 . S H e re (y I IC- s From: Nnennia Ejebe <ejebes@hotmail.com> To: KHoffman@ci.plymouth.mn.us <KHoffman@ci.plymouth.mn.us>; milvic81@aol.com <milvic8l @aol.com>; dj_plym@yahoo.com <dj_plym@yahoo.com>; jameson@higherground2000.com <jameson@higherground2000.com>; judyinplym@lynxus.com <judyinplym@lynxus.com>; Dncr2469@aol.com <Dncr2469@aol.com>; ejebes@hotmail.com <ejebes@hotmail.com>; lenh0004@tc.umn.edu <lenh0004@tc.umn.edu>; Uspres2024@aol.com <Uspres2024@aol.com>; trent@pklaw.com <trent@pklaw.com> Cc: NEjebe@ci.plymouth.mn.us <NEjebe@ci.plymouth.mn.us> Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 9:56 PM Subject: MUST READ - Youth Town Forum Info >Hey people, >Just some information about the Youth Town Forum. >- It is from 5-7:30 at the new activity center. >- I am assuming that all of you will be there, for at least some of the >time. >- As of now, you don't have to do anything at the actual event, just >participate like everybody else. However, I'll probably point you out - >bring your cards. >- Currently, we have 15 people signed up to come and most are from Wayzata. >Not good. At this point we're going to scrap the registration, and just >tell people to show up. If you need more brochures, call me (559-0496) >- The two people who are going to represent the YAC --Amy and ?--need to >figure out who's going to say what. You need to talk about the YAC >selection process, our meeting schedule, what a "typical" meeting is like, >what topics we cover, what special programs we sponsor and anything else you >think that these people might find interesting. (They're 8th -12th graders) >You will be the first speakers- 5:25PM >I hope this is enough info for you. Please, if you've got any questions or >conerns, just contact me. Come to our subcommittee meeting Thu night at 7. >It'll be good if you guys now what's going on. >Thanks, >Nnennia >PS- Drag people there if you have to. The more people we get, the better >the forum will be. L z - City of Maple rove 9401 Fernbrook Lane, P.O. Box 1180, Maple Grove, MN 55311-6180 612-494-6000 April 17, 2000 Joy Tierney Transportation Advisory Board Member 17915 — 20`h Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ms. Tierney: This letter is to thank you for all your support, guidance, and assistance related to the City of Maple Grove's application for $5.5 million in capital funding from the Metropolitan Council for our Transit Hub. Your involvement was critical in Maple Grove being approved as a recipient of this transit capital grant. The process was challenging and complex, so your time and effort are greatly appreciated. The project represents a valuable component in combating traffic congestion and offering commuters a viable alternative to driving their personal automobile. We look forward to inviting you to the ribbon cutting ceremony in 2002. Once again, thank you for all your assistance and support. Sincerely, Robert Burlingame Michael Opatz Mayor Transportation Coordinator "Serving Today, Shaping Tomorrow" AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ®Printed on Recycled Paper containing at least 15 post -consumer paper fibers Apr 17 ZBBB 17:38:18 Via Fax AMM FAX NEWS April 17-21. 2000 Advisory council applicants sought The Local Government Advisory Council, which advises the Legislative Auditor regarding the Best Practices review program, has a vacancy. The AMM has two appointments to the council: David Childs (Minnetonka manager) and Charlie Meyer (St Louis Park manager). As a result of Childs' decision to accept a position in another state, a seat is now open. His term ends Jan. 1, 2001. The council includes 10 members from cities, counties, townships and school districts. They are appointed for two-year terms by their respec- tive organizations The council's primary role is to select topics for review and to comment on the draft reports. The council usually meets three to four times a year, usually for two-hour sessions. If you are interested in serving, please send a resume and cover letter to Gene Ranieri (145 Univer- sity Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103) by May 9, 2000- If questions, call Gene at (651-215-4001) AMM News Fax is foxed to all AMM city managers and administrators, legislative contacts and Board members. Please share this fax with yourmayors, councilmembers and staff to keep them abreast of impor- tant metro city issues. ®Copyright 2000 AMM 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, 11N 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fox: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: omm(gomm145.org -> 61Z+589+SB68 Laurie Ahrens Page 881 Of 001 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Committees wait for targets ithout spending targets, the major spending and tax conference committees cancelled meetings for Monday, April 17. All committees have tentatively scheduled meetings for Tuesday, April 18. Bonding committee offers proposals he Senate Bond Committee conferees offered an initial compromise proposal last Thursday. The Senate proposal totals $727.09 million or approximately $20.0 million below its original amount. The House total is $500.1 million. The Senate offer (as compared to its original bill) as it impacts several regional projects is listed below. The House has not yet countered to the Senate position which has been offered without an agreed spending limit The progress of the bonding conference will be reported in subsequent faxes. Senate Bonding Proposals PROJECT 4/13 SENATE OFFER ORIGINAL BILL East Metro Magnet $ 17.7 million (bonds) $17.7 million (bonds) MN Planetarium in Mols. 1.0 (bonds) 1.760 (bonds) 0.760 (general fund) Metro Renional Parks 6.5 (bonds) 10.0 (bonds) 1.0 (general fund) SL Paul Como Park 15.5 (bonds) 16.0 (bonds) Metro Greenways 3.5 (bonds) 5.0 (bonds) Lk- Minnetonka Public A . cess 0 4.0 (bonds) St Paul Trails & Connections 0.750 (bonds) 1.1 (bonds) Flood HarArd Mitia8tion GranLs 16.0 (bonds) 16.0 (bonds) Soccer Fi -Id Develoorrient 3.0 (bonds) 7.7 (bonds) Pub] c Safety Trainino Facility 4.0 (bonds) 6.0 (bonds) BavoortSewer 0.9 (bonds) 0.4 (bonds) Redevelopment Grant 1.0 (bonds) 1.0 (bonds) 4.0 (general fund) Mpls. Empowerment Zones 6.8 (bonds) 8.8 (bonds) 1. Apr Z8 Z888 16:SS:5Z Via Fax AMM FAX NEWS -> 61Z+SB9+506B Dwight Johnson Page 801 Of Bill r�S Jdlww W) Of pleadpohall Muniripatitim April 17-21, 2000 (no. 2) Corporate Creations Bill is approved Legislature has recessed but will reconvene on April 25 The bill (SF 2521/HF 2673) that authorizes the continuation of public non-profit corporations has been approved by a conference committee and should be reported to the floor of each body early next week. The bill requires legislative approval for the establishment of new corpora- tions and subjects existing corpora- tions to the provisions of the Open Meeting and Data Practices acts MET COUNCIL BILL DEBATED Yesterday, the House debated SF 2827, the Metropolitan Council's housekeeping bill The bill authorized the Metropolitan Council to consolidate annual reports and permit the use of facsimile signatures on documents At least four amendments were prepared to be amended onto the bill Of the four, one relating to light rail contracting was approved and one that would have required metropolitan significance reviews for amphitheaters was defeated. The elected Metropoli- tan Council amendment was not offered and an amendment to clarify the charge of the legislative task force was withdrawn. After two hours of debate the bill was continued and it is doubtful if it will be heard again this session. SLUC hosts land use regulations talk he Sensible Land Use Coalition (SLUC) and the AMM are co- sponsoring a discussion of the impact of regulations on land use on Wednes- day, April 26 The discussion will include a presentation by David Jensen, who is a nationally known land planner and AAM News Fax is./axed to all AMM city managers and administrators, legislative contaetsond Hoard members- Fleaseshore Ihts faY' wilh yoar mayors, councilmembers u.sd s/aff to keep me ti abrzeast of intpor- tant metro city issues. ®Copyright 2000 AMM 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103_20i4 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 291-1299 E-mail: orKm�,rimmllS.org community designer. Based in Denver, Jensen has been involved in over 600 developments throughout the country The meeting is scheduled from 7 30-10 a m., at the Double Tree Park Place in St. Louis Park To register call Pat Arnst at (612-474-3302) Call now to attend AMM Annual Meeting he AMM Annual Mealing is sal for Thursday, May 16 at the Sheraton Midway in St. Paul. A social hour will begin the evening at 5:30 p m , with dinner at 6 30 and the business meeting at 7:30 p m If you plan to attend, please call Laurie Jennings (651-215-4000) by Friday, May 12. LEGISLATIVE RECESS As of yesterday, legislative leaders have not agreed to spending targets Therefore the Tax, Bonding and Appro- priations conference committees have not been able to complete their work At this time the Tax Conference Committee has not agreed on such issues as Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and levy limits The Business Subsidy Bill, which is part of the House Tax Bill, will be heard as a separate bill on the House floor next week The Senate file has passed the full Senate The differences between the two bills will be resolved in a confer- ence committee. New Metro Council task forces proposed Metropolitan Council Chair Ted Mondale has proposed the formation of three new task forces related to rapid transit, aggregate resources and southwest transit Metropolitan Council members would serve on the task forces and work with local officials to study the issues and offer recomrnen- dations. The task forces willnot be a Council standing committee. Action on the proposal could occur within the next few weeks. Apr 14 Z888 15:47:SZ Lmc L w..a�s NNClow V r/tl &Um Via Fax -> 62+589+5868 Judy Johnson Page 881 Of 88Z •- special 2'page edition FRIDAYF,,4x Number 11 A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities April 14, 2000 Session stalls—no jumper cables in sight It may be time for the governor and legislative leaders to get out the emergency kit. With no agreement on spending and taxation targets, the House and Senate canceled Friday meetings and floor sessions and went home. Both houses will reconvene on Monday with floor sessions and have tentatively scheduled conference committee meetings for Monday afternoon. The lack of agreement makes an Easter adjournment unlikely. On Thursday, several legislators speculated that the session might not wrap up until the first or second week of May. So much for a short session. The major dividing point continues to focus on the differences be- tween the House and Senate permanent tax cut proposals. The House would provide more than $800 million in permanent annual income, sales and property tax reductions. The Senate has more closely followed the governor's recommendations by proposing a more modest package of approxi- mately $260 million in annual income tax reductions and automo- bile license tab reductions. Late this week, rumors suggested that the differences between the House and Senate tax plans were narrowing. However, a final target has not been completed and it is unclear if the governor's concerns have been included in the discus- sions. The League's IGR staff still hopes to be able to prepare a complete summary of new laws before the June Annual Confer- ence—June 2000 that is. Governor signs more bills Although no agreement has been reached on the major tax and spending bills, the governor has acted on several other important bills, no doubt, critical to the continued operation of the state: he signed into law a bill that would exempt public potluck meals from state health inspection standards, and another bill that would set the daily limit for taking perch at 20 and the total possession limit at 50. With the above bills noted, we are pleased to announce that other bills have also been signed into law, including many that have a local government bend. The following are thumbnail sketches of some of the new laws. Energy Code Compromiee Bill— State law will now allow newly constructed homes to meet energy efficiency standards in one of two ways. New homes can be built to the state's building code Category energy standard - Minnesota Rule 7670, or to the state's recently developed energy code - Minne- sota Rule 7672. Category II Is no longer an option. The Category I standard requires ventilation and better sealed homes. The Energy Code requires air exchangers, mechanical ventilation and even tighter home construction tech- niques. The new law, Chapter 407, (S.F. 32591H.F. 2570) was authored by Rep. Fran Bradley (R -Roches- ter) and Sen. Warren Limmer (R - Maple Grove). These code options go into effect for all permits applied for on or after April 15, 2000. Nursing Horne Facility Closures— The governor signed into law language to specifically guide the closure of nursing facilities, detail- ing phased closure plans, budget- ary considerations and asset preservation. Rep. Fran Bradley (R -Rochester) and Sen. Linda Berglin (DFL -Minneapolis) authored the law, Chapter 364, (S. F. 31981H. F. 3537) . Wastewater Treatment Facility Reporting Requirements—Public entities owning wastewater treat- ment facilities will now be required to report on the condition of its existing facility and its identified capital improvements every odd year, the previous law required ar annual report. The law, Chapter 370 (H.F. 35761S.F. 3361) was authored by Rep. Mike Osskopp (R -Lake City) and Sen. Linda Higgins (DFL -Minneapolis), For more Information on city leglslative Issues, contact any member of the League of AJlnnesota Cltles Intergovernmental Relations team. (651) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122 Apr 14 Z888 15:47:51 Via Fax FRI_D_A_YF4x APRIL 14, 2000 — PAGE 2 Bleacher bill on way to governor The bill modifying the bleacher safety standards has passed both the House and Senate and has been sent to the governor for his signature. The bill, S.F. 3272/H.F. 2846, authored by Sen. Deanna Weiner (DFL -Eagan) and Rep. Fran Bradley (R -Rochester), exempts bleachers 55 inches or less from the standards, exempts retractable bleachers with open spaces nine inches or less from the standards, requires bleacher guardrails to comply with the standards for all parts of the guardrail 30 inches above grade or the floor, and extends the filing date for the certificate of compli- ance to Jan. 1. 2002. Penalties for selling tobacco/liquor to minors reduced As any seasoned lobbyist knows, until the doors of the Capitol close for good at the end of session, nothing is ever truly dead. "Hiber- nating" would be an appropriate description for language that would reduce the penalties for selling tobacco to minors. On the House floor Monday, this language was offered by Rep. Steve Dehler (R - St. Joseph) and others in the form of an amendment to the "fake W. bill," authored by Rep. Peggy Leppik (R -Golden Valley). The bill -> 61Z+589+5868 Judy Johnson Page 88Z Of 88Z would now reduce the penalty for selling tobacco to a minor from a gross misdemeanor to a petty misdemeanor for the first and second offenses, and to a misde- meanor for any subsequent of- fenses within five years. Rep. Tom Rukavina (DFL -Virginia) also amended the bill to reduce the penalty for selling liquor to a minor from a gross misdemeanor to a misdemeanor. The Senate com- panion to the fake W. bill does not contain similar language; therefore, a conference committee has been appointed to hash out the differ- ences and will reportedly meet on Monday. If you have concerns with the penalty reductions, please contact the members of the confer- ence committee listed below. Rep. Peggy Leppik (R -Golden Valley) (651) 296-7026 Rep. Ann Rest (DFL -New Hope) (651) 296-4176 Rep. Dan Dorman (R -Albert Lea) (651) 296-8216 Sen. David Knutson (R -Burnsville) (651) 296-4120 Sen. Ember Junge (DFL -New Hope) (651) 296-2889 Sen. John Hottinger (DFL -Mankato) (651) 296-6153 MINNESOTA CITIES: Building Quality Communities League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference 2000 LMC's 87'"Annual Confcrcncc Junc 13-16, 2000 St. Cloud, Minncsota Mark your calendar now and plan to join us for- LMC's premier conference event! Attending LMC's Annual Conference 2000 is a smart way to collect strategies and information, renew your enthusiasm, investigate new products and services, and spend time with colleagues who will remind you of your commitment to outstanding leadership. Plan now to join us in St. Cloud, and we'll warmly- welcome armlywelcome you there! See future issues of Cities Bulletin and the April issue of Minnesota Cines magazine for more information on how to register for this event, or download the housing and registration forms from our Web site: v^Yw.lmnc.or . g �w�cv.. Apr Z1 Z999 14:18:18 Via Fax LMC ZOWN4 of M104wwda 066 GVl1r yw.0 _JV Aftup.ww -> 61Z+599+5868 Administrator Page 991 Of 991 FRIDAYFAx - A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities Governor signs local purchasing bill Last week, the governor signed into law Chapter 328, which increases the competitive bid threshold for cities and counties. Last year, a similar bill was vetoed by the governor based on his concerns that the $50,000 thresh- old was too big an increase for the state's smallest cities. Under Chapter 328, cities under 2,500 population will have the competitive bid threshold increased to $35,000, while larger cities will have the threshold increased to $50,000. The bill, S.F. 2905/H.F. 3152, was authored by Sen. Steve Kelley (DFL -Hopkins) and Rep. Bill Kuisle (R -Rochester). The effective date is Aug. 1. The act includes two other provi- sions. Cities and counties may contract for the purchase of sup- plies, materials or equipment with- out regard to the competitive bidding requirements if the pur- chase is through a national munici- pal association's purchasing alli- ance, or a cooperative created by a joint -powers agreement that pur- chases items from more than one source on the basis of competitive bids or competitive quotations. The act also allows a county board to authorize the use of a credit card by any county officer or employee otherwise authorized to make a purchase on behalf of the county. Cities were not included in this provision. Reminder: Data Practices Teleconference Training Starts Next Week LMC is co -sponsoring a series of satellite teleconference training sessions on data practices with the Information Policy Analysis Division of the Minnesota Department of Administration. The first of five teleconferences is to be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 27. Announcements of the telecon- ferences were sent to all cities within the last month. The teleconference next Thursday will focus on data practices compli- ance issues for local government administration including land records management, information systems, tax records, personnel and financial management, and other general government functions. There is no charge for attending the teleconference. Just contact the county administrator, coordina- tor, auditor or extension office to verify availability and access to their site for the teleconference, and availability of space to attend Number 12 April 21, 2000 the session at your local county courthouse. For additional informa- tion, call (651) 221-1438. (Contact the nearest state college or univer- sity campus to verity availability and access to their site for the June 15 teleconference on educa- tion -related topics. See below.) Additional teleconferences on data practices topics of interest to city law enforcement officials and others with public safety responsi- bilities are scheduled from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Thursday, May 4 (Public Safety/Enforcement) . The following other data practices - related topics will be covered at other teleconference sessions: Human services - 10 - 11:30 a.m., May 4 Public health - 10 - 11:30 a.m.. June 15 Education - 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m., June 15 Molasses The 2000 session is going nowhere fast. The House and Senate have recessed until Tuesday, April 25. As a result, we have little to report in this edition of the FridayFax and we will not publish an edition of the Cities Bulletin next week. Assuming the Legislature reconvenes and assuming we have something to report, we will resume publication of the Bulletin the week of May 1. For more Informatlon on clly legislative Issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Clues Intergovernmental Relations team. (651) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122 1999 Hennepin County Indicators of Community Sustainability Produced jointly by the Hennepin County Office of Planning and Development and the United Way of Minneapolis Area, March 2000. HL, ennepin Office of Planninc and Development Hennepin Office of Planning & Development Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Mike Opat, District 1 Mark Stenglein, District 2 Gail Dorfman, District 3 Peter McLaughlin, District 4 Randy Johnson, Chair, District 5 Mary Tambornino, District 6 Penny Steele, District 7 County Administrator Sandra L. Vargas Director, Office of Planning and Development Gary L. Cunningham For additional copies of 1999 Hennepin County Indicators, available for $7.50 each, contact: Hennepin County Office of Planning & Development Government Center A-2308 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55487-0238 (612) 348-4466 www.co.hennepin.mn.us/opd/opd.htm United Way of Minneapolis Area United Way of Minneapolis Area Planning and Research Committee Jean Bauer Diane Benjamin Richard Bolan Claudia Fercello Lou Fuller Robert Hagen Herman Milligan (Chair) Fritz Ohnsorg Pete Rode Margaret Rookey Pam Schomaker Abbey Sidebottom Lisa Thornquist Wendy Treadwell Esther Wattenberg United Way Planning Department 404 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 340-7560 www.uwmsp.org March 2000 We are pleased to present you with a copy of the 1999 Hennepin County Indicators of Community Sustainability, a joint publication of Hennepin County and the United Way of Minneapolis Area. The mission of both organizations is to support a strong and vital community. This report tracks many indicators related to our community's health. This report is the fifth annual assessment of conditions throughout the county. The report provides data on 36 indicators, along with an appendix that describes the demographic profile of the county. The indicators are divided into three broad areas of community sustainability: economic, social and environmental health. This report shows that we continue to have much to be proud of as a community. Our economy continues to be strong and we have record low unemployment rates. We saw a dramatic decline in crime rates in this past year and we continue to have declining rates of teen pregnancy and child abuse. We are making progress in cleaning up our environment. The report also shows that we have a number of challenges facing us. There is not enough affordable housing for our low-income residents. Our air is cleaner than in most metropolitan areas, but it is still polluted from the automobiles we drive. And we have more children than ever living in poverty. We plan to use this and future reports to help us measure conditions in our community. The 2000 report will be realigned to include preliminary 2000 census counts and new indicators that reflect the dramatic changes taking place in our high-tech economy. We encourage you to share your reactions and ideas with us regarding any of the subjects raised in this report or on other topics that you believe Hennepin County and United Way should monitor together. If you have comments or suggestions, please contact Lisa Thornquist by phone ((612) 348-7805) or e-mail (lisa.thornquist@co.hennepin.mn.us). We look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions. Randy Johnson, Chair Hennepin County Board of Commissioners HLA ennepin I / � Herman Milligan, Volunteer Chair United Way Research and Planning Committee United Way of Minneapolis Area Acknowledgements This report was a cooperative endeavor of staff from the Hennepin County Office of Planning and Development (OPD) and the United Way of Minneapolis Area. Lisa Thornquist of Hennepin County was the principal investigator and author of this report. Several Hennepin County departments contributed indicators to the report, including Community Health, Environmental Services, Economic Assistance, Adult Services, and Children and Family Services. Michael Blotevogel of United Way developed the economic indicators. Bob Hagen, OPD, developed the social indicators. The Department of Environmental Services developed the environmental indicators. Melinda Whipps of United Way designed the cover, with assistance from Hennepin County. Elizabeth Peterson of United Way reviewed preliminary drafts of this report and provided critical input. Joe Munnich, OPD, provided research and editing for many of the indicators. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators of Community Sustainability Table of Contents Vision Statement of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners 1 United Way's Visions 2 Introduction 3 The Concept of Sustainability 3 Criteria for the Selection of Indicators 4 How to Use this Report 4 Summary 5 Profile of Hennepin County's People 5 The Economic Health of the Hennepin Community 5 The Social Health of the Hennepin Community 6 The Environmental Health of the Hennepin Community 6 Conclusion 6 Indicators of Economic Health 7 1. Unemployment Rate 9 10 2. Employment Growth 11 3. Distribution of Jobs and Average Weekly Wage 4. Inflation 13 14 5. Affordable Rental Housing 15 6. Home Ownership 16 7. Median Housing Prices 17 8. Income Distribution 18 9. Taxes Indicators of Social Health 19 10. Students Eligible for Free and Reduced -Price School Lunches 21 11.MFIP/AFDC Cases and Number of Children Receiving MFIP/AFDC 22 12. Food Shelf Visits 25 13.Childcare Assistance 27 14. Homeless Shelter Use 28 15. High School Drop -Out Rates 29 16. Student Scores on Basic Standards Tests 30 17. Prenatal Care 18.Teen Pregnancy and Birth Rates 31 19. Childhood Immunization 32 20. Health Insurance Coverage 33 21. Children Reported to be Abused or Neglected 34 22. Children in Foster Care and Other Substitute Care 35 23. Juvenile Criminal Arrests 36 24. Crime Rates 37 25. Residents' Perceived Quality of Life 39 26. Voter Participation 40 27. Use of Public Libraries 41 Indicators of Environmental Health 43 28. Land Use 45 29. Public Transit Use 46 30. Motor Vehicle Use 47 31. Solid Waste Generation and Management 48 32. Household Hazardous Waste Collection 49 33. Clean Up of Contaminated Sites 50 34. Wetland Restoration/Creation 51 35. Lead Poisoning in Children, 0-6 Years of Age 52 36.Air Quality 53 Appendix - Profile of Hennepin County's People 55 Population Growth and Distribution 57 Racial Composition of Population 59 Age Distribution 61 Household Types 62 Vision Statement of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Members of the Hennepin County Board envision a future where individuals and families are healthy and happy and live with a shared sense of responsibility for the greater community. Members of the Hennepin County Board envision a future where citizens accept a high level of individual responsibility ... a community whose people are as self-reliant as possible, where healthy family structure is fostered and children are born and raised in families that have the ability and emotional maturity to nurture and economically support them ... a county where citizens assume personal responsibility for their health, behavior, family, neighborhood and community. Members of the Hennepin County Board envision strong and sustainable economic development, with accessible jobs that will advance families and individuals. We envision geographically balanced economic activity and overall economic vitality, which includes a robust core community. We envision stable and increasing property values and taxes that are fairly distributed among commercial, industrial, rental and homeowner properties. Members of the Hennepin County Board envision a future where citizens are safe and secure. We envision an accessible, responsive, fair and efficient system of justice. Members of the Hennepin County Board envision an outstanding library system and superior education opportunities where the intellectual growth of all citizens is encouraged. Members of the Hennepin County Board envision a county with outstanding county operations... nationally recognized for its performance and maintaining its triple-A bond rating... valuing and actively engaging its employees and volunteers... adding quality to the lives of its citizens and reflecting the diversity of the community in which it exists... actively involving and listening to its citizens ... and strengthening community institutions and delivering services that are designed to meet the needs of the people in ways that are effective, efficient, and respectful. Adopted September 1994 1999 Hennepin County indicators Page 1 United Way's Visions United Way's visions are the framework runi around 'ted broada"visions" descrMinneapolis ibe the kind of organizes its efforts to improve the community. These six community United Way is committed tobuilding. what we ch visions aeesion are al "results" which describe more specifically yhat we want to children &)'routh- cn$th��i f ai" *e STM yJQQortiog Ader people - Nurturing Children and Youth and Strengthening Families: All children, youth and families have opportunities to develop to their full potential and families enjoy secure, healthy and supportive relationships in households and communities of which they are valued members. Supporting Older People: All older people enjoy economic, physical, and social well-being at levels enabling them to remain secure, active and contributing members of our community. `��;nc Increasing Self -Sufficiency: All people have the opportunity to �`SeIF become self-sufficient by earning an adequate income and to participate as responsible citizens in community life. Those unable sufficiency- to provide for themselves can obtain food, clothing and shelter with dignity and respect. Respecting Diversity and Ending Discrimination: People of all tnsPectin� backgrounds respectfully interact with one another without • encountering racism, hatred or prejudice. Policies and practices in d1'versTty~ all of our community's institutions are free of barriers and support access to power, participation, resources and services regardless of &ending discrimination ender, sexual orientation, religion and race, national origin, age, g , disability. Quo o v°r Promoting Health and Healing: All people enjoy physical, mental, and chemical well-being, healthy lifestyles and fitness. Anyone heath experiencing an illness, injury or disability has access to timely and &healing" affordable care to enhance his or her level of functioning. 1999 Hennepin County indicators Page 2 Introduction This 1999 Hennepin County Indicators of Community Sustainability is a collaboration between Hennepin County government and the United Way of Minneapolis Area. The mission of both organizations is to support a strong and vital community. United Way of Minneapolis Area addresses the needs of people living throughout the west metro area, including Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, Scott and Dakota Counties. Hennepin County government serves the needs of Hennepin County residents. Given an overlapping geography and substantial large budgets directed at improving the health and human potential of our residents, the two organizations share mutual goals. The Concept of Sustainability. During the 1990s, the concept of community "sustainability" gained attention and support. An early definition came from the United Nations Commission on Environment and Development in the late 1980s: a community is sustainable if it "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."' Sustainability is often described as three segments of our society that build upon each other.2 The economy needs to be healthy to provide financial opportunities for people to provide for themselves and their families. Society needs to be healthy to nurture people and their families. The environment must be healthy in order to support life. This report examines indicators of Hennepin County's economic, social, and environmental health that relate to its overall sustainability. The selection of indicators is based on the vision statements of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and the United Way's Board of Directors. (See pages 1 and 2.) The 1999 Hennepin County Indicators of Community Sustainability is not a progress report on specific programs within the United Way funded services or within Hennepin County government. The purpose of this report is to highlight key indicators of current 1 The Brundtland Commission, Our Common Future, 1987. Hart, Maureen, 1999, Guide to Sustainable Community Indicators, Second Edition, Hart Environmental Data. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 3 County government. The purpose of this report is to highlight key indicators of current conditions and recent trends so that the public and policymakers may better shape policies. Criteria for the Selection of Indicators. The indicators were selected using a number of criteria, including availability of data on an ongoing basis and at a local level, cost, specificity, relevance to a shared vision between Hennepin County and the United Way, sensitivity to change, objectivity and understandability. How to Use this Report. The information presented in this report is intended to inform our community and help set policy direction and budget prio and reportingedata are often one to two years old, due to the time lag inherent in gathering large quantities of data. The trend lines are the most valuable pieces of information because year-to-year fluctuations can mask underlying trends and a change in direction should be viewed with skepticism. Some of the indicators appear to be contradictory. For example, one indicator may show improvements in maternal health, while another shows deterioration. Both sets of information may be generally valid, but it is possible for different indicators in the same general area to move in different directions, givencomplexity the conditions we are attempting to measure. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 4 Summary Profile of Hennepin County's People' The needs of Hennepin County residents are at the heart of this report. In a healthy economy, residents can find jobs and earn income sufficient to support their families. Residents need a social environment that allows them to reach their potential, through good schools, safe streets, and access to health care. Finally, residents need a clean physical environment. None should come at the expense of the other. • Hennepin County had an estimated 1,081,875 residents in 1998. Population growth has averaged one-half percent a year since 1990. Since 1970, most of the population growth has occurred beyond the first -ring suburbs of Minneapolis. • The county is largely of European descent. People of color were 15 percent of the population in 1996. African Americans comprised the largest minority group: 7.6 percent of the county's population in 1996. However, the Asian American and Hispanic populations are growing at a faster rate. • The population is aging. In 1990, 11 percent of the population was age 65 or older. That is projected to rise to 16 percent by 2020. • Families comprised of married couples and parents with their children are the dominant household type in the county, although this has slipped from 75 percent of households in 1970 to a projected 62 percent of households in 2000. This profile is the backdrop for the following indicators. The Economic Health of the Hennepin Community There has been an economic boom for the country, the state, and Hennepin County over most of the past decade. Indicators of the current economic climate continue to be mostly positive: average incomes are increasing, the unemployment rate is at an all-time low and residential housing growth is healthy. The labor shortage may create economic opportunities for many residents who have had difficulty finding jobs. But it also impedes on employers' ability to expand their businesses and compete. The relative shortage of affordable rental housing poses a serious challenge to the economic health of the county. Rents in Minneapolis have climbed from an average of $705 (in 1998 dollars) in 1994 to $777 in 1998. Meanwhile, the vacancy rate has declined from 4.9 percent to slightly more than one percent. For housing at the low cost end of the market, vacancies are virtually nonexistent. Another serious challenge to the county's economic health is how it is positioned to take advantage of the new high-technology economy. Preliminary benchmarks suggest I See the appendix at the back of this report for a more detailed description of Hennepin County's population. 9999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 5 that Hennepin County is falling behind other major metropolitan areas in drawing capital investment dollars and encouraging the development of high-tech firms. Despite the positive trends reflected in most countywide figures, economic differences exist between Minneapolis and many of the county's suburban communities. The unemployment rate is slightly higher in Minneapolis while job growth is lower. Average rents in Minneapolis are among the highest in the metro area while the vacancy rate is the lowest. The percentage of people living in poverty in Minneapolis is more than four times that of suburban Hennepin. The Social Health of the Hennepin Community Many of the social indicators measured in this report show improvements in the lives of Hennepin County residents. Generally, health care has slowly improved, especially as it relates to pregnancy and births. Teen pregnancy rates are declining and there is less demand on the food shelves. More people receiving family income support are also receiving childcare assistance because they are working or looking for work. Incidents of child abuse continue to decline and eligibility for the free and reduced -price school lunch program has stabilized. The number of reported crimes has declined in the county and residents' perception of our community as a good place to live is the highest it has been since measurement began more than 15 years ago. The two major negative social trends are the continued growth in the number of families and children who are homeless and the low and sometimes falling childhood immunization levels in Minneapolis. The number of people who are homeless is consistent with the increase in average rents and the extremely low vacancy rate. The Environmental Health of the Hennepin Community There has been an emphasis over the past decade on better care of our land and water resources. Recycling has decreased the need for landfills and hazardous waste sites have been cleaned up. At the same time, the Twin Cities' urbanized area has expanded. We continue to rely heavily on the private automobile that creates air pollution. We continue to increase the amount of solid waste we generate, and new measures of air pollution are finding greater health risks than we previously thought existed. Conclusion Hennepin County's balance between economic, social, and environmental goals indicates that our community is relatively healthy. We are enjoying strong economic growth, we are managing our solid waste soundly and many of our social indicators are improving. The major concerns include rental housing affordability and availability, and the ability of our community to take advantage of the economic boom coinciding with the new economy. Page 6 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicators of Economic Health 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 7 Page 8 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 1: Unemployment Rate • A sustainable community has jobs available for' its working -age members. Differences in unemployment rates within a region suggest that those areas with higher unemployment may represent neighborhoods with a mismatch - living there are untrained for the jobs available nearby. people Unemployment Rates - Hennepin County Cities city 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Bloomington 4.0% 4.3% 4.3% 3.7% 2.9% 2.5% 2.6% 2.0% 1.6% Brooklyn Center 4.2% 4.5% 5.1% 5.1% 3.4% 3.1% 3.0% 2.3% 1.9% Brooklyn Park 4.0% 4.5% 4.5% 4.8% 3.2% 2.9% 2.8% 2.4% 2.0% Crystal 4.0% 4.4% 4.8% 4.8% 32.0% 3.1% 3.0% 2.3% 1.6% Eden Prairie 2.8% 3.0% 2.9% 2.7% 2.0% 1.8% 1.6% 1.4% 1.2% Edina 3.0% 3.0% 3.1% 2.7% 2.2% 2.1% 1.9% 1.6% 1.3% Maple Grove 3.6% 3.4% 3.7% 37.0% 2.7% 2.5% 2.3% 1.9% 1.3% Minneapolis 4.5% 4.8% 5.0% 5.0% 3.8% 3.4% 4.0% 3.2% 2.6% Minnetonka 3.3% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 2.7% 2.5% 2.6% 1.9% 1.4% Plymouth 3.5% 3.7% 3.5% 3.5% 2.5% 2.4% 2.4% 1.9% 1.3% Richfield 4.1% 4.3% 4.3% 4.1% 2.9% 2.7% 2.5% 1.9% 1.6% St. Louis Park 3.4% 3.8% 3.9% 3.8% 2.9% 2.6% 2.1% 1.9% 1.3% Hennepin County 4.1% 4.3% 4.4% 4.3% 3.2% 2.9% 3.0% 2.4% 1.9% Minnesota 4.9% 5.1% 5.2% 5.1% 4.0% 3.7% 4.5% 3.3% 2.5% United States 5.5% 6.7% 74.0% 6.8% 6.0% 5.6% 5.9% 4.9% 4.5% • The unemployment rate in Hennepin County has consistently been lower than the state and the nation during the 1990s. • The unemployment rate in Minneapolis is higher than other cities in Hennepin County, but it is on par with the state and nearly two percentage points lower than the nation during 1998. There is only a 1.3 to 1.4 percentage point difference in the unemployment rate between Minneapolis and the Hennepin County cities with the lowest rates. • There is a labor shortage in certain sectors of the economy, particularly those dependent on advanced technical skills (e.g., systems analysts/ computer programmers, welders, electricians, nurses/lab technicians). Labor shortages can have dire implications for sustainability, as businesses may move to other communities in search of available workers. Source: Department of Economic Security. available: htto://www.des.state.mn.uslimiAaus/. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 9 --I - ----- Indicator 2: Employment Growth • A sustainable community achieves and maintains high levels of employment. Communities with employment growth enjoy a sound tax base. Number of People Employed by the City in Which They Work absolute percent city 1990 1997 chane change Bloomington 75,837 90,853 15,016 19.8% Brooklyn Center 17,006 16,870 (136) -0.8% Brooklyn Park 16,592 21,902 5,310 32.0% Champlin 1,110 1,915 805 72.5% Chanhassen (pt) 1,500 991 (509) -33.9% Crystal 6,019 5,744 (275) -4.6% Eden Prairie 36,095 44,319 8,224 22.8% Edina 44,534 52,819 8,285 18.6% Excelsior 1,656 2,009 353 21.3% Fort Snelling 29,844 33,061 3,217 10.8% Golden Valley 28,589 28,690 101 0.4% Hopkins 12,252 12,421 169 1.4% Long Lake 1,370 1,597 227 16.6% Maple Grove 7,750 13,816 6,066 78.3% Maple Plain 1,110 1,266 156 14.1% Medina 2,155 2,687 532 24.7% Minneapolis 278,438 288,836 10,398 3.7% Minnetonka 35,536 45,283 9,747 27.4% Mound 1,849 1,796 (53) -2.9% New Hope 14,149 13,667 (482) -3.4% Orono 980 1,099 119 12.1% Osseo 2,120 2,011 (109) -5.1% Plymouth 38,103 46,994 8,891 23.3% Richfield 10,844 10,405 (439) -4.0% Robbinsdale 6,813 1,775 6,821 3,106 8 1,331 0.1% 75.0% Rogers St. Anthony (pt) 2,100 1,709 (391) -18.6% St. Louis Park 36,791 38,118 1,327 3.6% Wayzata 5,500 5,083 (417) -7.6% Other Hennepin (under 1000) 4,678 6,128 1,450 31.0% Total Hennepin 723,095 802,016 78,921 10.9% The cities of Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Edina and Eden Prairie had the largest absolute employment growth from 1990 to 1997. The cities experiencing the greatest percentage growth were Maple Grove, Rogers, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Minnetonka, and several cities with an employment base of under 1,000. • The cities of Chanhassen (the Hennepin County portion), New Hope, Richfield, Wayzata, St. Anthony (the Hennepin County portion), and Crystal experienced the largest employment declines from 1990 to 1997. Source: Metropolitan Council, Available: http://www.metrocouncil.org/metroarea/estempl.htm. Page 10 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 3: Distribution of Jobs and Average Weekly Wage A sustainable community requires a diverse economic base. This allows the community to prosper during good economic times and survive economic downturns. In a sustainable community, all residents have the opportunity to acquire jobs that provide wages sufficient to support themselves and their families. Distribution of Jobs and Average Weekly Wage in Hennepin County Industry 1990 1998* Manufacturing 12:,797 122,671 Ag/Forest/Fish 3,038 3,210 Mining 80 76 Construction 24,797 25,155 Trans/Commun/Public Util 46,835 55,986 Wholesale Trade 59,021 63,181 Retail Trade 125,376 137,546 Finance, Ins, Real Estate 63,902 80,976 Services 210,356 265,217 Government 78,250 84,490 Total 732,452 838,508 Ava Week wage (98 $ 1990 1998* $780.77 $894.72 413.25 394.87 1,430.48 749.45 792.40 832.60 847.07 916.87 828.74 961.91 327.89 401.08 778.99 1,145.68 552.53 628.39 708.68 713.78 $636.89 $738.24 * Based on first half of year Conversion to 1998 dollars based on consumer price index for the Minneapolis -St. Paul MSA which consists of Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, and St. Croix, Wisconsin counties. • Hennepin County's economy is extremely diverse, with strong sectors in manufacturing, trade and services. Most of the employment growth since 1990 has been in suburban Hennepin County. • Between 1990 and 1998, the average weekly wage in Hennepin County increased significantly, even after adjusting for inflation. Average wages increased the most in the finance/insurance/real estate sector, while they declined in the agriculture/forest/fish and mining sectors. • Average weekly wages are higher for people who work in Minneapolis than for those who work in suburban Hennepin County. The highest paying sectors in Hennepin County are finance/insurance/real estate, wholesale trade, transportation/communication/public utilities, and manufacturing. • America's high tech business sector is fueling unprecedented growth in our economy. High tech businesses develop and support the infrastructure and knowledge necessary to make information available rapidly. Sustainable communities need to position themselves to take advantage of the information economy toward which we are moving. This includes supporting high tech startup companies, attracting venture capital, and supporting basic research in technology at local universities. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 11 A report by the Milken Institute ranked the top 315 metro areas in the U.S. in four measures of the high tech economy. The Minneapolis -St. Paul area ranked 32nd among the 315 metro areas in terms of its high tech real output and concentration of high tech industries. It ranked 85th in terms of its "location quotient" which compares the value of its high-tech output as a share of total output to the national average. The Minneapolis -St. Paul area ranked 22nd out of the 315 metro areas in terms of its percentage of national real output, but ranked 133rd in its relative output growth between 1990 and 1998, falling behind the U.S. average. Overall, the Twin Cities was ranked slightly below the nation as a whole in terms of its relative technology advantage. • Future indicator reports will look more specifically at the high-tech economy. Source: Department of Economic Security, available: http://www.des.state.mn.us/imi/ES, and DES unpublished data. Average weekly wage includes part time as well as full time workers. Milken Institute, America's High -Tech Economy, July 13, 1999. Page 12 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 4: Inflation • A low rate of inflation helps sustain a community's economic vitality. A high level of inflation works against saving and relatively risk-free investments in favor of borrowing and riskier investments because it lowers "real" interest rates (the rate of return once inflation is factored in). Annual Rates of Inflation 99* Area 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 19 % 2.3% 1.9% 2 2 .6% . 1998 .6% Mpls-St. Paul MSA 4.1% 4.1% 2.7% 3.5% 3.1% 3.2% 2.4% 3.3% 3% t InitPrl States 4.8% 5.4% 4.2% 3.0% 3.0% 2.6% 2.8% 3.0% 2.3% 1.6% 2.2% 1999 Minneapolis -St. Paul MSA figure estimated based on 1st half semiannual rate Inflation has remained under control throughout the 1990s. The highest levels came at the beginning of the decade, in 1989 and 1990. From 1991, the annual rate of inflation has remained between 1.9 percent and 3.5 percent. From the first half of 1998 through the first half of 1999, price levels increased by less than three percent in the Minneapolis -St. Paul metropolitan statistical area. Historically, low inflation has been difficult to sustain for long periods of time. Ddspite low annual rates in individual years (3.2 percent in 1972, 1.9 percent in 1986), the average U.S. annual rate was 5.6 percent in the 1980s and 7.1 percent in the 1970s. The average annual rate of inflation in the 1960s was 2.4 percent, the only decade it was lower than the 1990s rate of 3.0 percent. • The combination of low inflation and an especially strong market for labor, evidenced by low unemployment rates, has resulted in an increase in real wages of 16 percent for workers in Hennepin County between 1990 and 1998. Until recently, most economists believed that an economy would reach effective full employment at approximately six percent, If unemployment were to drop any further, inflation was supposed to be the inevitable result. The ability of the economy to simultaneously achieve low rates of inflation and unemployment has been credited to vast improvements in productivity associated with technological advances and to substantial growth in manufacturing capacity. Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers, available: http://stats.bis.gov/top2O.html#CPI; Davies, Gavyn, "New Paradigm Theory Gains Ground," Independent, June 1, 1999, p.19; Federal Reserve Board, Monetary Report to the Congress, August, 1999, available: http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/bullebn/l 99910899lead.pdf. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 13 Indicator 5: Affordable Rental Housing • A sustainable community has a sufficient supply of affordable housing. If a significant number of residents cannot afford housing, there may be several consequences. Families may become homeless. Families may move frequently, making it difficult to establish and maintain community ties. Workers may not be able to live in areas with available jobs or low-income residents may become increasingly concentrated, which may lead to an intensification of social problems. As the number of lower cost housing units goes down, rents go up, reflecting the law of supply and demand. Average Rent and Vacancy Rates by Sector of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Awarana Rant (1999 $1 Min Northern Southern is Suburbs Suburbs 1994 $690 $[Uo 1995 $bb4 708 1996 755 713 1997 626 719 1998 634 740 1999 728 777 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Minneapolis 4.9% 2.3% 2.8% 1.7% 1.4% 0.8% Western Eastern Suburbs St. Paul Suburbs $604 $690 $729 $628 $bb4 618 708 755 631 679 626 713 759 634 n/a n/a 728 764 641 724 649 739 787 652 726 663 768 824 675 755 Northern Southern Western Eastern Suburbs Suburbs Suburbs St. Paul Suburbs 6.3% 3.6% 3.1% 0.170 4.U-10 4.7% 1.3% 1.7% 4.2% 1.5% 3.0% 2.0% 2.5% 3.8% n/a n/a 1.7% 2.3% 3.0% 1.9% 1.4% 1.2% 1.0% 2.0% 1.1% 1.0% 1.2% 1.9% 1.6% 1.8% • Over the past eight years, the 'Twin Cities area rental vacancy rate has declined from over six percent in 1990 to 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 1999. As the demand for apartments has exceeded supply, average rents have increased. For housing at the low end of the market, most experts agree that vacancies are virtually nil. Sources: "Rent Sampler," Star Tribune (August 21, 1999; August 29, 1998; August 16, 1997; August 17, 1996; August 19, 1995; and August 20, 1994); Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing, The State of Affordable Housing in the Twin Cities, available: http://www.micah.org/state_of affordable_housingin_th.htm: "Renter's Report," Star Tribune, May 29, 1999, p. H1; Minnesota Housing Partnership, Diminished Choices 4: Introduction, available: http://www.mhponfine.org/cash98intro. Page 14 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 6: Home Ownership • A sustainable community thrives when people make long-term commitments to continued residence. Home ownership is one of the strongest indicators of such a commitment. Homeowners contribute to a community's stability and prosperity, reinforcing a family's independence and financial security. Percentage of Households that are Owner -Occupied in the Twin Cities 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Mpls-St.Paul, MN -WI 1 64% 66% 65% 62% 63% 63% 62% 6uio W -/o 1017o r 170 IL70 1410 75 Largest Metros (U.S.) 61% 61% 61% 61% 61% 61% 62% 62% 62% 63% 63% 64% 64% • Home ownership rates have steadily increased in the metropolitan area between 1986 and 1998, particularly since 1995. Home ownership is now far more prevalent within the Minneapolis -St. Paul area than it is among the nation's other 75 largest metropolitan areas. Home Ownership Rates 80% 70% 60% 50% 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 —+— NVIs-StPaul, MN -WI 75 Largest Metros • There are several reasons for the rise in home ownership. High rental costs, low interest rates and relatively low cost homes (home prices compared to median family income) encourage home ownership. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Statistics: 1998, available:http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/housingfhvs/annual98/ann98tl4.html]; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Spotlight on Minneapolis -St. Paul, available:http://www.hud.gov/local/min/minspot3rd.html; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Quarferly Report on Economic and Housing Market Conditions, Minnesota, Third Quarter, 1998, available: http://www.hud.gov/local/min/min3rdgtr.html. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 15 Indicator 7: Median Housing Prices (1999 dollars) • In a sustainable community, residents have opportunities to buy housing at reasonable prices. If housing costs outpace wage increases, low-income residents could be priced out of the market or they will be left with insufficient money for food, clothing or health insurance after making housing payments. Median Housing Prices in the Twin Cities Metro Area 1996 1997 1998 1999 Mpls/St. Paul MSA $121,000 $123,000 $130,500 $138,300 Midwest metro areas 105,700 109,900 115,900 119,000 U.S. metro areas 125,200 128,500 133,200 133,500 The recent increase in home ownership in the Twin Cities area has occurred despite an increase in median housing prices. After adjusting for inflation, median prices have increased by over 14 percent since 1996, to over $138,000 in the second quarter of 1999. This rate of increase is twice as high as the increase for all metro areas in the U.S. and brings the Twin Cities' median housing price above the average of all U.S. metro areas. "Median housing prices" reflect the cost of housing bought today. This is different from the "market value" of all homes, which includes appreciation of homes owned over time. Thirty percent of household income is generally considered the maximum amount homeowners can afford to pay for housing. In 1990, 18 percent of Median Housing Prices* $160,000 $140,000 $120,000 $100,000 $80,000 1996 1997 1998 1999* —�—United States —v--Midwest-�—Minneapolis/St. Paul MSA all homeowners in Hennepin County, and over 75 percent of households with incomes under $22,000 (1989 incomes), spent more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Sources: National Association of Realtors, available: httpJ/nar.realtor.conVdatabank/. Hennepin County Office of Planning and Development, Housing in Hennepin County, 1995; U.S. Census, 1990; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Quarterty Report on Economic and Housing Market Conditions, Minnesota, Third Quarter, 1998, available: http://www.hud.govAocal/min/min3rdgtr.html Page 16 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 8: Income Distribution • In a sustainable community, people at the lower end of the income scale have sufficient earnings to maintain a reasonable standard of living and incomes are geographically balanced to avoid large concentrations of poverty. Distribution of Household Income, Hennepin County, 1990 1990 CensusI $0- $10K - $9.9K 19.9K Hennepin County Minneapolis 6.2% 8.9% 13.4% 14.6% $20K- $30K- $40K- $50K- $60K- $75K - 29.9K $39.9K $49.9K $59.9K $74.9K $99.9K $100K+ 13.0% 15.2% 15.0% 12.4% 11.7% 8.7% 8.8% 16.8% 16.1% 12.8% 9.2% 7.2% 5.1% 4.9% • Income levels were rather unevenly distributed within Hennepin County in 1990. Minneapolis had a larger proportion of low-income families and a lower proportion of high-income families than Hennepin County as a whole. • Among cities with over 1,000 families, Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and Hopkins had higher percentages of the lowest income residents than the county as a whole, while Orono, Edina, Deephaven, Shorewood, Minnetrista, and Minnetonka had the highest percentages of residents with incomes over $100,000. Sources: Hennepin County Office of Planning and Development, 1990 Census Report #7: Hennepin County Income and Poverty, December, 1994; Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Poverty Rates Fall, but Remain High fora Period with Such Low Unemployment, available: http://www.cbpp.org/9-24-98pov.htm. Note: Income figures derived from the census always refer to the year before the census was taken; for example, the 1990 census would actually be asking about income in the previous year, 1989. For the purpose of this report all income and poverty data based on the census will be expressed as 1980, 1990 etc. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 17 Indicator 9: Taxes Taxes can affect the well-being of a community because they affect individuals' disposable income. Per Capita Taxes and Percentage of Per Capita Income, 1992-96 (in 1996 dollars) 1995 1996 1993 Type of Tax Per Capita) $ 1,347 180 $ 1,180 $ 1,138 894.66 State Income Tax State Sales and Use Tax * 309.08 , 823.19 864.72 State Motor Vehicle Taxes 275.68 298.43 301.73 State Corporate Income Tax ** 8,529.11 203.43 219.05 Real Estate/Personal Property Tax ** 1,519.70 1,522.26 Federal (IRS collections) ** 7,745.72 8,551.01 Per Capita Income (PCI) Taxes (without Federal) as Percent of PCI All Taxes (with Federal) as Percent of PCI 1994 1995 1996 1,138 $ 1,236 $ 1,347 913.68 920.33 894.66 308.67 309.08 314.16 254.36 246.21 275.68 1,460.20 1,479.67 1,518.48 8,529.11 8,729.87 8,657.60 $ 31,746 $ 31,674 $ 32,258 $ 33,227 $ 34,012 12.7% 12.8% 12.6% 12.6% 12.8% 37.1% 39.8% 39.1% 38.9% 38.2% * Sales Tax is reported in the county where the purchases are made. As a result, this figure does not accurately represent the sales taxes paid by residents. Though no available data reflect the portion of Hennepin County sales tax paid by nonresidents, one would expect it to be higher than in other Minnesota counties because of Hennepin's large retail base which includes the Mall of America. taxes. These raise the per capita figures ** All totals and percentages include corporate (income and property) significantly, though they are not paid directly by most citizens. • Between 1992 and 1996, per capita taxes as a percent of income remained fairly constant. While these numbers do not represent the actual income or taxes paid for any particular resident of Hennepin County, they indicate that there have been no significant changes in the overall percentage of income collected for taxes. • Minnesota's tax structure is more progressive than most other states. In a 1994 comparison, Minnesota ranked between 38th and 40th out of 41 states in tax burdens for the lowest income earners. Minnesota also ranked between 5th and 8th highest in tax burdens among higher income groups. P r Ca ita in 1996 Dollars, Hennepin County $14,000 $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 $0 1992 1993 1994 1995 199E 0 State Corporate Income Tax ** ■ State Motor Vehicle Taxes ® State Sales and Use Tax 0 State Income Tax M Real Estate/Personal Property Tax ** ® Federal (IRS collections) " Source: Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department; Hennepin County Taxpayer Services; U.S. Internal Revenue Service Data Book; Minnesota Department of Revenue, Tax Research Division, Comparison of 1994 Individual Income Tax Burdens by State, November 1995. Page 18 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicators of Social Health 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 19 Page 20 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 10: Students Eligible for Free and Reduced -Price School Lunches (Percentage of public school students) • The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced -price school lunches shows children living in families with incomes below 185 percent of the poverty level. Percent of Students Eligible for Free or Reduced -Price School Lunches School District 90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 Anoka -Hennepin 9.4% 13.7% 14.7% 16.1% 13.4% 14.8% 14.7% 15.7% 15.3% Bloomington 10.5% 12.9% 12.7% 13.0% 15.6% 16.2% 16.7% 16.4% 17.0% Brooklyn Center 25.0% 31.9% 32.7% 31.7% 38.8% 44.0% 43.1% 43.6% 33.2% Buffalo 11.9% 13.3% 13.7% 13.4% 17.0% 16.2% 17.4% 17.8% 19.9% Delano 11.3% 11.3% 14.2% 12.0% 11.8% 11.1% 8.8% 10.7% 9.4% Eden Prairie 4.3% 4.0% 4.6% 4.4% 4.6% 4.5% 4.1% 4.7% 4.9% Edina 1.4% 2.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.0% 2.5% 2.6% 2.5% 2.3% Elk River 8.1% 12.8% 12.0% 13.7% 13.1% 12.6% 11.0% 11.8% 11.9% Hopkins 8.0% 8.8% 12.0% 9.3% 9.7% 10.5% 9.7% 10.0% 10.8% Minneapolis 47.6% 52.5% 51.1% 52.5% 51.5% 60.9% 63.1% 66.4% 66.6% Minnetonka 4.0% 4.2% 4.2% 4.7% 4.0% 4.4% 4.0% 3.4% 3.2% Orono 3.7% 5.5% 6.6% 5.9% 5.2% 4.4% 4.9% 5.6% 4.5% Osseo 9.7% 11.7% 10.9% 13.1% 13.6% 14.2% 16.7% 17.2% 18.2% Richfield 14.3% 15.2% 18.2% 20.4% 19.7% 22.3% 27.3% 25.6% 24.9% Robbinsdale 16.5% 18.8% 18.5% 20.5% 20.8% 21.8% 20.1% 21.5% 22.0% Rockford 12.9% 17.6% 23.5% 25.5% 21.7% 19.0% 29.5% 24.2% 19.6% St. Anth-New Bright. 8.5% 6.7% 0.0% 9.1% 8.7% 9.6% 9.6% 5.8% 7.6% St. Louis Park 11.9% 17.1% 14.4% 23.0% 20.5% 22.2% 19.5% 20.4% 20.5% Waconia 7.2% 7.7% 9.2% 10.6% 11.1% 11.7% 10.8% 11.3% 10.2% Watertown -Mayer 4.6% 14.2% 16.9% 12.3% 17.7% 17.4% 16.3% 15.2% 15.6% Wayzata 7.6% 7.1% 7.5% 7.2% 7.2% 6.5% 6.9% 5.6% 5.9% Westonka 11.4% 12.2% 12.5% 12.3% 14.6% 13.9% 13.6% 15.6% 14.3% Hennepin County 20.6% 23.1% 22.6% 24.3% 24.1% 27.4% 28.5% 29.7% 29.8% Minnesota 21.7% 23.3% 23.7% 24.6% 24.7% 25.3% 25.3% 26.3% 26.3% • Because data for this program are collected each year, this indicator provides one of the most current measures of children living in low-income families. Eligibility depends upon household income: below 185 percent of poverty qualifies a student for reduced -price lunch; below 130 percent makes a student eligible for flee lunch. The eligibility criteria have not changed over the past decade. • Participation in school lunch programs rose substantially throughout the 1990s in Hennepin County. Participants are heavily concentrated in Minneapolis where two- thirds of the public school students participate in the program. Minneapolis' participation rate is more than four times that of Hennepin County suburbs as a whole. Over the last several years, a form of state aid aimed at schools with low- income students --compensatory aid -has been distributed based on the numbers of children eligible for free and reduced -price lunch at each school. Many schools and districts have made an extra effort to sign up eligible families to qualify for funding. Source: Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning. Individual school data were provided and only schools physically within a geographic area were included. It does not include altemative schools. Some students do not attend schools in the community in which they live. These data reflect the schools they attend. The federal government sets poverty levels. For a family of 4, the 1999 poverty level is $16,530. . 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 21 Indicator 11: MFIP/AFDC Cases and Number of Children Receiving MFIP/AFDC (Average monthly counts) Families are self-sufficient in a sustainable community. The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and its predecessor, the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, are federally -funded programs intended to provide income to the poorest families in the country. Number of Cases and Children Receiving MFIP/AFDC Hennepin Cou Number of cases 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 19,790 20,020 19,295 18,974 18,105 16,405 15,302 14,063 Number of children I 37,529 37,960 38,245 37,898 38,023 34,652 31,987 30,349 A case consists of a family unit with dependent children. • The number of cash assistance cases began to decline in 1994, mirroring national trends. Studies show between 40 percent and 78 percent of the national decline is attributed to the strong economy.' In addition, some people may have left welfare rather than comply with rules or begin to use their time-limited benefits. AFDC/MFIP Cases and Number of Children 45,000 40,000 35,000-- 30,000 + Number of 25,000 Cases 20,000 --a— Number of 15,000 Children 10,000- 5,000- 0 0,0005,0000 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Over three-quarters of Hennepin County households receiving MFIP live in Minneapolis. The neighborhoods immediately north and south of downtown have the highest number of MFIP households. There have been an increasing number of MFIP households near the northern boundary of Minneapolis and the northern inner -ring suburbs. • Three-quarters of the MFIP recipients in Hennepin County are people of color, while people of color make up 15 percent of the county's total population. One- third of the African American and one-fourth of the Native American populations in the county receive MFIP. 1 Ziliak, James P., David M. Figlie, Elizabeth E. Davis, Laura S. Connolly, 1997. "Accounting for the Decline in AFDC caseloads: Welfare Reform or Economic Growth?" Discussion Paper No. 1151-97, Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin -Madison. US Council of Economic Advisors, 1997, "Explaining the Decline in Welfare Receipt, 1993-1996." Technical Report (May 9). Page 22 1999 Hennepin County Indicators MFIP Individuals on Assistance at Least One Month in 1998,'Per Square Mile Hennepin County Data Aggregated and Displayed by U.S. Census Block Group This map shows the residential density d NFIP particpants. The numberof particpants is dvided by the square mles of land Wthin each ales. For example, I an area had 5 participants and covered 12 square mile, its density would be 10 per square mita Clients Per Square Mile 640 and over 160 - 639 X40-159 10-39 0-9 Major Roads Q Municipalities Source d : Hennepin County Depwtrr—t Economic Assistance. 1998 Produced by Hennepin County Office of Planning; and Development. Wvenber 1999 Sources: Number of MFIP Cases: Hennepin County Department of Economic Assistance. Number of children: Minnesota Department of Human Services MAXIS database. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 23 MFIP Individuals on Assistance at Least One Month in 1998, Per Square Mile City of Minneapolis Data Aggregated and Displayed by U.S. Census Block Group source Hennepin County Department d Eoxw w Ass stance. 199!1 Produced by Hennepin County Onioe of Rarurin g and DevebPnent. November 1999 thaw the residentid density utcpants. The number or r Is dvided by the square nd Wthin each area. As, I an area had 5 b and covered 112 e, its density would square min Clients Per Square Mile 2,560 and over 640 - 2,559 160 - 639 i 40 - 159 0-39 Neighborhoods Page 24 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 12: Food Shelf Visits • Members of a sustainable community have sufficient money for food. Use of food shelves suggest the number of people whose incomes are so low they must resort to food shelves to supplement their incomes. Food Shelf Visits in the West Metro Area West Metro Area 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Number of Visits 610,049 662,021 675,608 722,567 688,314 654,723 608,687 608,953 541,073 The West Metro Area includes Hennepin, Carver, Scott, Anoka, Wright and part of Sherburne County. • Food shelf use in the West Metro Area peaked in 1993 and has been declining ever since. There was a dramatic decline in 1998, with a drop of almost 70,000 visits per year. • Recent welfare reform changes have reduced the number of individuals eligible to receive federally subsidized food stamps. Nationwide, the reduction in food stamps has led to an increase in the use of food shelves. As evidenced above, the west metro area has not seen the same trend, although some food shelves report an increase in visits by immigrants whose food stamps were eliminated. One important distinction is that Minnesota allows MFIP recipients to receive the food stamp portion of their benefit until their income reaches 120 percent of poverty, so they are less likely to stop receiving food stamps abruptly. In other states, the cash and food stamp benefits are more tightly linked and people may lose food stamps when they leave cash assistance. Food Shelf Visits in the West Metro Area 800,000 700,000 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000E�- F-1 0 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 f rx .y,,,_� 1 10 pit � fir* �-• ��R"-.t f ..'., i� J �: 3� L'�++'L Source: The Urban Coalition. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 25 Indicator 13: Childcare Assistance • Members of a sustainable community have childcare available if they choose to work or continue their education. Given the cost of childcare, low-income families need assistance to pay for the care. Monthly Average Number of Children Served by Childcare Assistance Hennepin County 1992 1,937 1993 2,355 1994 2,819 1995 3,212 1996 3,242- 1997 3,156 1998 3,915 1999 4,988 Public Assistance Nonpublic Assistance 2,231 2,452 2,679 2,718 2,489 2,828 4,242 3,691 Total 4,168 4,807 5,498 5,930 5,731 5,984 8,157 8,679 • For many parents, childcare is an enormous financial burden. Hennepin County's subsidized childcare programs provide assistance to low-income working families who meet eligibility requirements. Public assistance clients receive MFIP and childcare assistance while working, looking for work or in appropriate training. Nonpublic assistance families of low to moderate income may receive assistance through the Basic Sliding Fee program. • Hennepin County historically has had a long waiting assistance B sic Sliding Fee program. Funding in Hennepin County for childcare dramatically, from $31 million in 1997 to $50 million in 1998, because of increased state and federal contributions. Funding has remained at this level for 1999 and 2000. This increase enabled many waiting families to receive Basic Sliding Fee assistance. The BSF waiting list had 2,293 families (4,127 children) on January 1, 2000. The current wait is about one year. As unemployment has declined and more low to moderate -income people are in the work force, the number of families needing childcare assistance is expected to remain high. FMonthly Average Number of Children Served by Childcare Assistance, Hennepin County , 5,000 --0 —Public 4,000 Assistance 3,000- Non -Public 2,00014 Assistance 1,000- 0. 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Source: Hennepin County Children and Family Services Department, Childcare Unit. Page 26 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 14: Homeless Shelter Use (Total Number Sheltered on a Given Night in Winter) • A sustainable community has sufficient housing for its members and has emergency shelters for people with housing crises. Number of People Sheltered in Hennepin County in Winter Area 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Hennepin County 1,300 1,368 1,701 2,117 1,927 2,236 2,136 2,196 2,431 2,973 Minneapolis 1,241 1,284 1,562 1,867 1,794 2,009 1,867 1,942 1,891 2,735 • Between 1990 and 1999, the number of people in homeless shelters in Minneapolis and in all of Hennepin County more than doubled. In the last year alone, the number of people in homeless shelters in Hennepin County increased by 22 percent. Eight percent of those sheltered are women and children staying in battered women's shelters. • The numbers reflect shelter capacity since most shelters are full most nights. The survey in winter is more representative of the total number of people homeless since many,campers come into shelter in winter to escape the cold weather. • In 1999, 89 percent of those sheltered in Hennepin County were sheltered in Minneapolis. This reflects the location of the shelters rather than the original communities of people in need of shelter. • Statewide, the number of people in shelters has increased by 127 percent between 1990 and 1998. Women and children in shelters have accounted for a disproportionate share of this increase. Homeless Shelter Use in Hennepin County 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 Flow 500 Al 0 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 1999 ,d jam• Ilk r , Source: Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning, Office of Economic Opportunity, Quarterly Shelter Survey, February 1999; and Minnesota Department of Economic Security, Wilder Research Center, Minnesota Statewide Survey of Persons without Permanent Shelter, 1998. Hennepin County Indicators Page 27 Indicator 15: High School Drop -Out Rates community offers sufficient educational opportunities to its youth to A sustainable fill the jobs of tomorrow. A high school diploma is essential to ensure that they can earning a living wage in our community. Percent of Students in Grades 7-12 who have Dropped Out of School* School District 89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 3.6% 96-97 3.3% 97-98 3.2% Anoka -Hennepin 2.2% 1.7% 3.0% 3.3% 3.7% 1.3% 3.9% 1.5% 1.6% 0.7% 1.0% Bloomington 2.3% 1.6% 3.7% 1.8% 5.0% 0.9% 3.1% 6.6% 4.6% 5.2% 4.6% 6.4% Brooklyn Center 2.9% 2.3% 2.1% 1.2% 1.3% 1.4% 1.5% 1.4% Buffalo 2.7% 1.0% 1.3% 1.7% 1.3% 0.4% 1.0% 0.6% 0.8% Delano Eden Prairie 0.5% 0.6% 0.9% 0.4% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% 0.2% 0.3% Edina 0.8% 1.0% 1.3% 0.9% 3.7% 1.2% 3.0% 0.8% 2.7% 3.4% 2.9% 4.3% Elk River 2.3% 2.7% 2.1% 2.0% 3.4% 2.1% 0.5% 1.1% 0.9% 1.3% 0.8% 0.9% Hopkins 12.1% 9.7% 12.8% 18.0% 12.7% 13.0% 13.0% 14.9% 10.7% Minneapolis 1.2% 1.2% 0.5% 0.3% 0.3% 0.5% 0.8% 0.4% 0.5% Minnetonka 2.7% 0.8% 0.3% 0.5% 0.5% 1.1% 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% Orono 3.7% 2.8% 3.3% 3.5% 3.6% 3.9% 3.9% 4.5% 4.2% Osseo 3.6% 2.2% 1.6% 0.9% 1.2% 1.4% 1.9% 2.3% 3.8% Richfield Robbinsdale 3.8% 3.0% 1.8% 2.1% 2.3% 2.0% 1.5% 1.8% 2.5% 1.2% 2.2% Rockford 1.0% 1.4% 3.1% 3.7% 0.5% 2.8% 1.2% 2.3% 2.1 % 1.6% 1.5% 2.5% St. Anth.-New Bright. 1.5% 0.5% 0.7% 3.2% 3.0% 2.0% 2.4% 2.7% 2.3% 3.6% 2.7% St. Louis Park 2.8% 0.7% 3.2% 0.3% 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.4% 0.4% 0.3% 0.5% Waconia Watertown -Mayer 2.1% 0.8% 0.6% 0.4% 0.3% 1.1% 1.4% 0.1% 0.5% 1.2% 1 0.4% Wayzata 0.8% 1.0% 1.2% 1.7% 0.8% 2.1% 0.6% 1.8% 0.6% 0.8% 1.5% 1.6% Westonka 1.2% 1.7% 3.0% 1.3% Minnesota 3.4% 3.2% 3.5% 3.9% 3.4% 3.5% 3.5% 3.7% 3.3% * Students are included if their last reported record within the district indicated the student was a dropout and in seventh grade or higher. • Suburban Hennepin County students have a much lower drop-out rate than students in the Minneapolis School District. Many suburban districts are below the statewide average as well. Higher poverty rates and a higher proportion of students speaking English as a second language in Minneapolis contribute to the Minneapolis district's higher dropout rate. While nearly 11 percent of students in the Minneapolis district dropped out in the 1997-98 school year, that is the second lowest rate of the decade and the first decrease in the rate since 1993-94. Source: Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning. Page 28 1999 Hennepin County indicators Indicator 16: Student Scores on Basic Standards Tests (Eighth -grade public school students, minimum score for passing was 70% in 1996; 75 percent thereafter.) • A sustainable community has quality education for its members to ensure long- term success. Test scores are one way of measuring whether students are making progress toward this goal. Percent of Students who Passed the Eighth -Grade Basic Standards Tests' Reading Math District Name 1996 1997 1998 1999 1996 1997 1998 1999 Anoka -Hennepin 43% 59% 71% 79% 62% 72% 72% 73% Bloomington 56% 67% 74% 80% 75% 71% 80% 80% Brooklyn Center 43% 50% 46% 48% 54% 51% 43% 41% Eden Prairie 71% 78% 83% 88% 86% 86% 88% 86% Edina 84% 80% 88% 91% 91% 87% 92% 90% Hopkins 73% 75% 83% 89% 83% 85% 84% 81% Minneapolis 31% 33% 41% 48% 36% 36% 41% 42% Minnetonka 75% 82% 84% 91% 85% 86% 87% 87% Orono 76% 78% 84% 90% 86% 91% 87% 85% Osseo 55% 62% 74% 79% 74% 71% 74% 73% Richfield 49% 33% 74% 76% 63% N/A 70% 68% Robbinsdale N/A 61% 71% 79% 62% 69% 70% 73% St. Anthony -New Brighton 65% 76% 76% 87% 73% 83% 81% 88% St. Louis Park 57% 69% 78% 82% 71% 81% 77% 80% Wayzata 64% 79% 89% 92% 82% 88% 90% 89% Westonka 64% 62% 80% 84% 73% 67% 86% 79% Hennepin County 52% 59% 68% 75% 65% 67% 70% 70% • The reading and mathematics basic standards tests were designed to assure that students meet basic standards required to graduate from high school. There was a large gap between the performance of students in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center compared to other county eighth -graders. In Minneapolis, less than one- half of all students passed the tests each of the four years, although the . percentages of students passing have increased from 31 percent to 48 percent in reading and from 36 percent to 42 percent in math. In Brooklyn Center half or less of the students have passed the reading test each year, while the number passing the math test has declined from 54 percent to 41 percent. In the other suburbs, generally three-quarters or more of all students passed the tests. • More than half the school districts saw a decrease in the percentages of students passing the math tests between 1998 and 1999. However, all school districts saw an increase in the percentages of students passing the reading tests during the same period. Source: Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Leaming. There are several tests given to all Minnesota students. They include the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments for grades 3 and 5 as well as tests required for high school graduation. These latter tests include the Basic Standards: Written Composition given in grade 10 and the Basic Standards: Reading and Mathematics, first given in grade 8. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 29 Indicator 17: Prenatal Care (Percentage of pregnant women receiving care in the first trimester) • A sustainable community depends on the development of healthy children. According to the Hennepin County Community Health Department, beginning prenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy substantially reduces the risk of infant death, pre -term delivery, low birth weight and other adverse outcomes. Percentage of Area Hennepin County Minneapolis Suburban Hennepin Minnesota it Women Receiving Prenatal Care in the First Trimester 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 79.1% 79.6% 80.6% 81.7% 82.0% 83.1% 81.6% 82.59/9 t33.u% 65.1% 66.8% 66.6% 69.4% 69.0% 71.5% 69.4% 70.5% 71.4% 87.9% 87.8% 89.0% 89.2% 89.8% 90.0% 88.7% 90.0% 90.7% 81.2% 80.7% 81.8% 82.8% 82.9% 83.7% 83.6% 84.1% n/a • In the 1990s, the percentage of women who started prenatal care in the first trimester has slowly increased for both Minneapolis and suburban Hennepin County. There is a large and consistent disparity between Minneapolis and suburban Hennepin County in the percentage of women receiving care in the first trimester. The 1998 rate was 71.4 percent for Minneapolis and 90.7 percent for suburban Hennepin. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% Women Receiving Prenatal Care in the First Trimester of Pregnancy 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 - * Hennepin County -a-- Minneapolis -A Suburban Hennepin -x - Minnesota Source: Hennepin County Community Health and Minnesota Department of Health. Page 30 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 18: Teen Pregnancy and Birth Rates (Per thousand women ages 15 to 17) • Members of a sustainable community can emotionally and financially support their children. Births to teenage mothers often undermine opportunities for success of both parents and children. Teen Pregnancy and Birth Rates per 1,000 Women age 15 to 17 Area 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Hennepin County Pregnancy rate 50.5 52.0 51.1 47.5 45.7 47.1 44.9 42.0 Birth rate 28.0 32.7 32.6 31.5 30.3 30.8 27.7 26.7 Minneapolis Pregnancy rate 102.8 109.5 101.6 91.0 83.1 88.0 86.5 79.4 Birth rate 68.9 77.3 72.7 68.7 61.6 64.1 60.9 57.9 Suburban Hennepin Pregnancy rate 29.1 26.2 27.0 26.2 26.8 26.2 24.0 24.3 Birth rate 11.3 12.7 13.5 13.3 14.5 13.8 11.4 12.0 Minnesota Pregnancy rate 33.6 32.5 31.1 31.0 31.0 31.0 27.5 26.4 Birth rate 19.9 20.8 21.2 21.7 21.8 21.7 18.5 17.8 • Teen pregnancy and birth rates have been dropping in both Minneapolis and suburban Hennepin over the past six years. This mirrors national trends. The decline in pregnancy and birth rates has been more dramatic in Minneapolis, which has a pregnancy rate three times higher than suburban Hennepin County. Tr 1 OQQ o;v T1PT!`P/9+ of ddd xxrnmPn »ntier n0e. 1 R who gave birth were married. Pregnancy and Birth Rates per 1,000 15- to 17 -Year -Old Women 120- 100- 80- 2010080 -+- Mpls pregnancy rate --a- Mpls birth rate 60 --i-Suburban pregnancy rate 40 -X Suburban birth rate 20-- 0. 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Source: Hennepin County Community Health and Minnesota Department of Health. Teen pregnancy and birth rates are based on the number of pregnancies and births for teenage women under age 18 per 1,000 women age 15 to 17. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 31 Indicator 19: Childhood immunization (Percentage of children with up-to-date immunizations) In a sustainable community, good health starts with preventing serious childhood diseases. Immunization rates are a key measure of our children's health. Immunization Levels for Children under Age Two 4 months 6 months 8 months 17 months 20 months 24 months Area 92-93 96-97 92-93 96-97 92-93 96-97 92-9396-97 92-9396-97 92-9396-97 Suburban Henn 91% 94% 84% 89% 76% 83 /o 48% 44% 43% 34% 34% 46% 45% Minneapolis 75% 72% 63% 59% 48% Minnesota 86% 90% 75% 80% 64% 71% 57% 65% 46% 55% 63% 68% igh tes during the Infants in Hennepin County receive immunizations at level decreases by the timehtheseachildren reach eget four months of life, but the 1 two. There has been an improvement in overall immunization levels between 1992-93 and 1996-97 for suburban Hennepin and the state. This has not occurred in Minneapolis, however, where immunization levels remained the same or fell for all age groups over the past four years. At age two, less than half of Minneapolis children are adequately immunized. Within the city of Minneapolis, there is variation in the level of immunization, with the poorer neighborhoods of Powderhorn, Phillips, Near North and Northeast having lower immunization levels. New efforts in Minneapolis to ensure that children are fully immunized before they enter kindergarten will improve immunization levels between ages two and five. Among suburban school districts, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park have the lowest immunization levels overall. St. Anthony -New Brighton and Eden Prairie school districts have the highest immunization levels overall. Percent of Hennepin County Children with Up -to -Date immunizations Ihv Ane_ 1992-93 and 1996-97 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 4 mo. 6 mo. 8 mo. 17 mo. zu mo. 1992-93 ■ 1996-97 Source: Hennepin County Community Health Department. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 32 Indicator 20: Health Insurance Coverage (Percent of Hennepin County residents covered, by income) • In a sustainable community, families have the opportunity to provide for their health care needs without jeopardizing their financial well-being. Percentage of Families Covered by Health Insurance in Hennepin County Pct Covered with Incomes: 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 less than $15,000 84.5% 85.7% 87.0% $15,000-$25,000 89.8% 85.9% 87.4% more than $25,000 95.3% 94.7% 93.8% There has been very little change in the percentage of Hennepin County residents covered by health insurance over the past few years. Coverage for low-income people increased slightly, while coverage for higher income people declined slightly. Health insurance coverage rates for people with incomes under $15,000 and those with incomes between $15,000 and $25,000 are similar. Low-income people are often eligible for government -subsidized insurance through Medicare, Medicaid, or MinnesotaCare. Higher income people often receive health insurance through their employers. A 1997 survey by the Hennepin County Community Health Department estimated that 8.6 percent of the county's adult population was uninsured at the time of the survey. The percentage of adults without insurance was estimated at 11.7 percent for Minneapolis and 6.9 percent for the remainder of the county. A more recent national study by The Commonwealth Fund found that one-third of full-time workers with incomes less than $35,000 were uninsured at some time in the past year. Source: Hennepin County Community Health Department, SHAPE Survey, 1998. The Commonwealth Fund, Listening to Workers: Findings from The Commonwealth Fund 1999 National Survey of Workers Health Insurance. January 2000. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 33 Percent of Residents With Health Insurance by Income 100% 96% 92%, El 1993-94 88% ■ 199495 84% ❑ 1995-96 4-11 80% 76% less than $15,000 $15,000-$25,000 more than $25,000 Source: Hennepin County Community Health Department, SHAPE Survey, 1998. The Commonwealth Fund, Listening to Workers: Findings from The Commonwealth Fund 1999 National Survey of Workers Health Insurance. January 2000. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 33 Indicator 21: Children Reported to be Abused or Neglected • Children in a sustainable community must grow up in an atmosphere free of violence and neglect. Children who are victims of abuse are at greater risk of alcohol abuse, drug abuse and mental-health problems later in their lives. Number of Children Reported Abused or Neglected in Hennepin County Alleged Victims Substantiated Victims 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 5,115 8,196 9,000 10,736 10,524 8,838 8,425 9,649' 8,367 2,072 3,048 3,692 3,542 3,362 2,972 3,224 3,721 3,290 • The number of children in Hennepin County alleged to be victims of child abuse or neglect rose dramatically between 1990 and 1993, as did the number of substantiated child -abuse victims. The 1990 state Legislature added pre -natal drug exposure as a form of child abuse, which could account for some of the dramatic increase. The 1993 Legislatcrease in the number of reported caseso n tcondition. Finally, part of the large in he early 1990s may have been the result of public -awareness campaigns. Since 1993, the number of substantiated victims has fluctuated, with declines in 1994 and 1995, increases in 1996 and 1997 (the peak for the nine years reported) and a decline in 1998. 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 Children Reported to be Abused or Neglected in Hennepin County 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 IWO Source: Hennepin County Office of Budget and Finance. —t- Alleged Victims - f— Substantiated Victims Page 34 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 22: Children in Foster Care and Other Substitute Care Children in a sustainable community live in a stable, caring environment. When a child's home environment is no longer stable or caring or when parents can no longer deal with a child's serious problems, children may be removed from their homes and placed in foster care or other substitute care. Reasons for the removal can include child abuse or neglect, juvenile delinquency, chemical dependency, mental health problems or physical or developmental disabilities. Number of Children in Foster Care and Other Substitute Care in Hennepin County* 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Hennepin County 1 4,904 5,939 6,305 6,715 6,824 6,312 5,279 5,187 5,191 "Substitute living arrangements are defined as foster homes (including relative placements and unlicensed homes), emergency shelters, chemical dependency treatment facilities, group homes, placements for child mental health and developmental disabilities and correctional placements. This measure does not include the County Home School, the Juvenile Detention Center, or childcare arrangements for working parents. • The number of children in substitute care steadily increased between 1987 and 1994. This mirrors the increase in the number of children found to be abused or neglected. The number of cases of substantiated abuse started to decrease in 1992 and substitute care placements began declining three years later. • In 1995, the number of children in substitute care placements decreased for the first time in more than a decade. The decline has continued each year since then. • The recent decline may also be due to Hennepin County's development of a placement program that evaluates children needing substitute care and returns children to their families when possible. This program is available 24 hours a day. Legislation that takes effect in 2000 requires stepped-up efforts to resolve child abuse and neglect cases sooner, which could result in more terminations of parental rights and adoptions. Source: Hennepin County Office of Budget and Finance, IME Division, Compliance Reporting Unit. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 35 Children in Substitute Care in Hennepin County 8,000 - Imo= ■ 7,000 6,0001 5,000 �■ " ■_,. 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 101MI.■� 0 ,� 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Source: Hennepin County Office of Budget and Finance, IME Division, Compliance Reporting Unit. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 35 �. Imo= ■ Source: Hennepin County Office of Budget and Finance, IME Division, Compliance Reporting Unit. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 35 Indicator 23: Juvenile Criminal Arrests (Per 100,000 juveniles ages 10 to 17) Citizens in a sustainable community s life a all from They also inc crial activity. criminal acts by juveniles detract from the quality likelihood of continuing criminal activity when the juveniles become adults. Arrests in Hennepin County Juvenile Juvenile Arrests for: 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 5,050 5,186 5,374 1996 1997 1998 5,436 5,490 5,165 Total Index Crimes* 4,611 4,691 569 4,857 598 640 771 0 697 810 Violent Crimes* 522 4,089 4,1 22 4,259 4,410 4,469 4,603 4,695 4,8741 4,468 Property Crimes Arrest Rates, A es 10-17: 1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 5 948 4 996 5,004 5, 24 7 1998 1996 12 4,545 4,963 4 992 Index Crime/100,000 5,019 4,9 616 638 742 721 677 608 613 Violent Crime/100,000 568 605 4,386 4,532 4,358 4,262 4,304 4,287 4,303 3,931 Property Crime/100,000 4,451 FBI as a uniform method of trackingcrimes hout crimeshnc 'Index crimes are a set of crimes selected by the of rty rime. Violent includeUnited States. They include four categories of violent crime and crimes infour clude burglarories robbery and aggravated assault. Property y, larceny, by auto theft and arson. dividing the number of murder, rape, eniles were Counts are based on crimes for which arrested. Rates are standardized a7. arrests into the number of youth g0 1 The juvenile arrest rate per 100,000 for all crime index offenses in lased 26 The • percent during the 198Os but has remained fairly stable during theonly exception was a decrease in the arrest rate for property crime in 1998, leading to a decrease in the arrest rate for all crime index offenses. The juvenile arrest rate for violent crimes increased 31 percent frent from om 190 o 1994 It has shown a declining trend since 1994, decreasing by 18 pefrom 1989 to 1998. The arrest rate for property crimes declined by eight percent 1994 and remained flat until convictions or dispositions, dropped. There are no consistent data available 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 Arrest Rate, Ages 10-17 Hennepin County 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1991 't'" Source: Hennepin County Office of Planning and Development, 1998 Hennepin County Crime Report. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 36 Indicator 24: Crime Rates (Index crimes per 100,000 population) • A sustainable community is safe from crime. Violent and Property Crime Rates per 100,000 Population Area 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Hennepin County .Total Violent Crimes 6,384 7,397 7,761 8,029 8,578 8,671 8,352 8,215 6,943 Total Property Crimes 67,094 65,159 66,239 64,279 63,628 63,394 64,250 65,721 58,025 Total Part 1 Crimes 73,478 72,556 74,000 72,308 72,206 72,065 72,602 73,936 64,968 Hennepin County Violent Crime Rate 617 711 743 765 816 818 784 767 640 Property Crime Rate 6,483 6,266 6,339 6,121 6,028 5,979 6,031 6,133 5,350 Total Crime Rate 7,100 6,977 7,082 6,886 6,844 6,797 6,815 6,900 5,990 Minneapolis Violent Crime Rate 1,360 1,600 1,686 1,764 1,928 1,931 1,861 1,848 1,532 Property Crime Rate 10,110 9,999 9,843 9,391 9,481 9,458 9,432 9,684 8,186 Total Crime Rate 11,470 11,599 11,529 11,155 11,409 11,389 11,293 11,532 9,718 Suburban Hennepin Violent Crime Rate 215 235 242 241 232 245 236 224 196 Property Crime Rate 4,528 4,262 4,524 4,473 4,289 4,255 4,252 4,303 3,938 Total Crime Rate 4,743 4,497 4,766 4,714 4,521 4,500 4,488 4,527 4,134 U.S Violent Crime Rate 732 758 758 746 716 685 634 602 Property Crime Rate 5,089 5,140 4,903 4,737 4,658 4,593 4,445 4,267 Total Crime Rate 5,821 5,898 5,661 5,483 5,374 5,278 5,079 4,869 ' Estimated based on the FBI's preliminary report of a five percent decrease in violent crime in 1997. • Reports of violent crime increased from 1990 to 1995 in Hennepin County. Nationally, violent crime rates began declining in 1993. Hennepin County has seen declines in violent crimes in the past three years, with a dramatic decline in 1998. Violent crime rates in Minneapolis ranged from six to seven times the rates in suburban Hennepin County from 1990 to 1993. From 1994 to 1998 the Minneapolis rates have been about eight times the rate in suburban Hennepin. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 37 • The rate of property crimes has been decreasing slowly since 1990. The property crime rate in Minneapolis has been about twice the rate of suburban Hennepin County. • Compared to other large metropolitan areas with populations over 2 million people, the Minneapolis -St. Paul metro area is in the middle in terms of overall index crime rates. 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 M 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 Property Crime Rate per 100,000 Population --�- Hennepin County - f- Mrineapolis -�- Suburban Hennepin --United States 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 Population 0 i ' 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 -�--Hennepin County T Mrineapolis --t- Suburban Hennepin ---United States - Sources: Hennepin County Office of Planning and Development, Hennepin County Crime Report 1998, Census Report series and population projections; FBI, Crime in the United States series. Page 38 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 25: Residents' Perceived Quality of Life (As perceived by survey participants) • Citizens in a sustainable community feel they have a quality of life worth preserving. Perceptions of Quality of Life for Twin Cities Metro Residents Twin Cities Metro 1 1982 1986 1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Much better 57% 55% 60% 55% 53% 56% 47% 45% 53% 60% Slightly better 40% 41% 38% 42% 43% 40% 48% 50% 44% 38% Slightly worse 2% 3% 1 % 3% 4% 3% 4% 3% 3% 1 % Much worse 1 % 1 % 0% 0% 1 % 0% 1 % 1 % 1 % 1 % • The percentage of survey respondents who said that the quality of life in the Twin Cities is better than in other metropolitan areas has historically been very high, ranging from 95 to 98 percent during the period 1982 to 1998. • Until the 1995 survey, respondents who said the Twin Cities quality of life is "much better" than in other metro areas outnumbered those who said it is "slightly better." In 1995, for the first time, survey respondents were more likely to say that life here is only slightly better (rather than "much better") than elsewhere. This continued in 1996. In 1997 and 1998, respondents once again were more likely to view the Twin Cities as "much better" than other metropolitan areas. • In 1996 and 1997, respondents listed crime as the most important problem in the Twin Cities. In 1996, Minneapolis had just experienced two years of record murder rates and crime was listed as most important by 53 percent of the respondents. By 1997, the murder rate and other violent crime had declined. That year, 39 percent of respondents listed crime as most important and transportation and social issues grew in importance. In 1997, the country was enacting welfare reform and had record low unemployment rates, which may have pushed transportation and social issues to the fore. Quality of Life Compared to Other Metropolitan Areas 70% 60% 50% —0— Much 40% Better --f— Slightly 30% Better 20% — A Worse 10%- 0%- 1982 0%0%1982 1986 1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Source: University of Minnesota, Minnesota Center for Survey Research, Twin Cities Area Survey. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 39 Indicator 26: 1 Voter Participation (Percentage of registered voters voting in general elections) Citizens in a sustainable community are engaged in the political process. Voter turnout is an indicator of citizen engagement in that process. Pprr_Pntaue of Registered Voters Who Voted in General Elections, 1980-1998 Area 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 0% 1996 1998 72 0% 69 1 Hennepin County 71.3% 65.7% 72.9% 49.4% 72.7% 60.0% (ib.L% 61.0% 14.,97061. o 60.0% 54.3% o 68.1% 62.5% Minneapolis 68.3% 56.8% 68.9% 44.4% 70.0% 60.0% Suburban Hennepir 7 69.5% 47 0%0 67 2% 57.2% 71.9% 53.4% 64 8%0 60.4% Minnesota 61.4% 71.9% - ).k- Minnesota T*Hennepin Hennepin Minnesota (Presidential election years in boldface type) There are no county -level statistics on the Roughly two-thirds of all eligible voters are registered to vote. percentage of eligible voters who vote. • Voter turnout is higher in suburban communities than in Minneapolis. This city/ suburb differential increased substantially in 1988 and 1992, but the percentages narrowed considerably in 1996. • For most years, the percentage of registered voters who voted in Minneapolisri mirrored the state. The two vaances from this were in 1988 and 1992, when city voting was considerably lower than state levels. During nonpresidential elections, the percentage of registered voters who voted has fluctuated, but trend lines remain very stable between Minneapolis and suburban voters. Generally, voter turnout is greater in Hennepin County than the state as a whole. Percentage of Registered Voters Who Voted in Nonpresidential 90.0% Elections, 1982-98 100.0% 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 40.0% --0 Hennepin County 1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 Countyinneapolisuburban - ).k- Minnesota T*Hennepin Hennepin Minnesota Percentage of Registered Voters Who Voted in Presidential Elections, 1980-96 100.0% 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 --0 Hennepin County -f- Minneapolis -� Suburban Hennepin - ).k- Minnesota Source: Minnesota Secretary of State and Hennepin County Taxpayer Services. Page 40 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 27. Use of Public Libraries • Citizens in a sustainable community are informed. Public library usage is an indicator of people's interest in being educated and informed as well as the community's willingness to provide resources for libraries. Circulation in Hennepin County Libraries per Capita Area I 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Hennepin County Circulated items 11.6 11.8 12.0 11.5 11.5 11.8 12.2 12.3 12.0 Reference transactions 3.7 3.7 4.4 4.3 4.1 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.3 Minneapolis Circulated items 8.3 8.3 9.1 8.8 8.4 7.7 7.2 7.1 6.8 Reference transactions 6.9 7.0 8.9 8.9 8.3 6.9 6.9 6.7 6.7 Suburban Hennepin Circulated items 13.4 13.6 13.6 13.0 13.1 14.0 14.8 14.9 14.6 Reference transactions 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.5 United States Circulated items 5.8 6.1 6.4 6.5 6.4 6.4 6.5 6,.5 n/a Reference transactions 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.4 n/a • Public library usage per capita has remained relatively stable in Hennepin County during the 1990s, while circulation per capita in Minneapolis declined. • Circulation in suburban Hennepin libraries is significantly higher than in Minneapolis libraries. In 1998, the number of circulated items per capita was twice as high in the suburbs. At the same time, reference transactions were much more common in Minneapolis, possibly due to the downtown library's role of serving the business community. The Minneapolis and suburban library systems allow residents of each community to use each other's libraries. Therefore, thesc numbers represent the libraries that are used, not the residences of the users. Per Capita Library Circulation 20.0- All Hennepin 15.0 --l- Minneapolis 10.0 - �- Suburban 5.0 Hennepin 0.0 -w-- United States 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Sources: Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) and the National Center for Education. 1999 Hennepin County indicators Page 41 Page 42 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicators of Environmental Health 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 43 Page 44 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 28: Land Use • A sustainable community needs to manage the growth of its community so that growth occurs cost -efficiently. This means developing housing and jobs near transportation corridors and filling pockets of undeveloped land before moving outward to areas that require expensive tax -funded infrastructure. Percentage of Land in Hennepin County by Use Hennepin County Residential Commercial Industrial Public and Recreational Highways Lakes and Streams Non -Urbanized (agriculture, wetlands) TOTAL 1970 1975 1980 1984 1990 22.0% 23.3% 25.4% 26.7% 29.2% 1.7% 1.9% 2.1% 2.3% 2.6% 3.9% 4.2% 4.5% 4.7% 5.0% 11.1% 12.1% 12.3% 12.3% 13.2% 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% 1.7% 1.9% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 8.4% 51.5% 48.7% 45.8% 44.0% 39.6% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% • Hennepin County became increasingly urbanized between 1970 and 1990. Nonurbanized land decreased by nearly 12 percentage points from 1970 to 1990, falling from 51.5 percent of total land use to 39.6 percent. The decline in percentage points was fairly level between 1970 and 1990, dropping about six percentage points over each decade. • The percentage of urbanized land, defined as residential, commercial, and industrial, increased from 28 percent in 1970 to 37 percent in 1990, a gain of nine percentage points. The increase in percentage points was fairly even during the 1970s and the 1980s. Land Use in Hennepin County, Percent of Acres by Use Type ❑ Non - 1970 Urbanized ❑Residential 1980 ■Commercial/ Industrial 1990❑ Public and .................................................. Recreational 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Source: Metropolitan Council, Land Use Profiles. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 45 Indicator 29: Public Transit Use (Annual ridership and miles operated) • A sustainable community in any large metropolitan area must have affordable public transit. Meeting needs for mobility by spending public funds solely on ,roads for private vehicles is prohibitively expensive. Additional use of private vehicles for travel also adds to air pollution. Public Transport Ridership in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Twin Cities Metro Area 1 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999' Ridership (thousands) 69,493 65,294 66,221 68,512 65,467 61,058 61,888 62,045 66,027 71,865 Miles Operated (thousands) 28,393 27,996 29,228 30,344 31,208 29,138 29,255 28,908 30,020 32,020 Ridership per Mile 2.45 2.33 2.27 2.26 2.10 2.10 2.12 2.15 2.20 2.24 ` 1999 Miles Operated figure is a Metro Transit estimate. Consequently, Ridership per Mile does not reflect final 1999 totals However, the 1999 Ridership number is exact (not an estimate). • The Twin Cities largest public bus provider, Metro Transit, had declining ridership between 1990 and 1995. The system underwent a substantial cutback in routes in 1995 and 1996. In 1999 ridership increased almost nine percent, the highest annual rate of growth in over 20 years. • The Legislature increased transit funding in 1997 on the condition that the region would meet a 131 -million -ride target over a two-year period from July 1, 1997, through June 30, 1999. Metro Transit exceeded that goal by several million rides. • Two programs focus on employer outreach to increase ridership. The Metro Pass Program (begun in October 1997) allows employers to buy annual bus passes for their employees at deep discounts. The Transit Works Program (introduced in November 1998) allows employers to sell bus passes in the workplace at a modest discount. Annual Ridership on Metro Transit in the Twin Cities Metro Area (millions) 80 70 60 10 IN ON 111111111 50 10 NN NN Mp= _N 40 30 10 0 20 im INS ON EE ON 0 NE ON N 10 0 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Source: Metro Transit, Metropolitan Council Page 46 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 30: Motor Vehicle Use • Most people in a sustainable community will meet some of their travel needs driving or riding by auto and automobile ownership can indicate economic prosperity. On the other hand, high auto usage increases pressures on a community's infra -structure and environment through expanding roadways and increased pollution. Number of Motor Vehicles Owned per Capita, Hennepin County Year Motor Vehicles Population Vehicles/Person 1990 958,763 1,032,421 0.93 1991 938,199 1,039,058 0.90 1992 930,073 1,047,206 0.89 1993 900,845 1,051,426 0.86 1994 938,799 1,056,673 0.89 1995 924,166 1,063,631 0.87 1996 941,061 1,070,709 0.88 1997 930,332 1,075,907 0.86 1998 964,543 1,081,875 0.89 • Over the past two decades, the growth in motor vehicle registration in the county has mirrored population growth. There is almost one motor vehicle per person. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reported that between 1990 and 1997, there was a 20 percent increase in vehicle miles traveled in the metro area. • Data from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency show that motor vehicle exhaust is one of the leading contributors to air pollution in the metro area. One component of car pollution, carbon monoxide, has been reduced in recent years due to improvements in car design and traffic flow improvements. In fact, carbon monoxide has been reduced to a level acceptable by state and federal agencies and the vehicle inspection program has been eliminated (see Indicator 36). 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.40 0.20 0.00 Motor Vehicles per Capita 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; 1990 U.S. Census. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 47 Indicator 31: Solid Waste Generation and Management (In tons) People in a sustainable community consume thoughtfully and manage their waste responsibly. By minimizing waste production and maximizing recycling, a community improves its standard of living. Hennepin County Municipal solid waste generation Waste not landfilled Waste landfilled Percent not landfilled Percent landfilled 1984 1,151,370 1990 1,337,330 1995 1,462,040 1996 1,533,247 1997 1,574,000 1998 1,618,700 253,301 1,029,744 1,145,912 1,141,853 1,120,400 1,124,000 494,700 898,069 307,586 316,128 391,394 453,600 22% 78% 77% 78% 74% 23% 22% 26% 71% 69% 29% 31% • Municipal solid waste generation in Hennepin County has increased 41 percent in the past 18 years. • Waste not landfilled includes waste that is recycled or converted into energy at a waste -to -energy facility. In 1990, the first full year with processing at the Hennepin Energy Resource Company (HERC) and the Elk River Resource Recovery Facility (ERRRF), landfill abatement skyrocketed to 77 percent of total waste managed. In the early 1990s, landfill abatement remained ithe upper 70 percent ranoid dig . In ng 1994, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that ha ulersthem to take their waste to local processing facilities by using out-of-state landfills. Eden Eden Prairie Recycling, Richard's Asphalt and Wright County Compost struggled to remain in. the waste business and eventually closed their processing operations, resulting in a decrease in landfill abatement. • A strong economy since 1992 has contributed to an increased amount of waste generation by citizens and businesses in the county. As population and employment continues to increase in the county, more waste is generated. Solid Waste Management in Hennepin County 2,000,000 1,500,000 c 1,000,000 500,000 0 1984 1990 1995 1996 1997 1998 Source: Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services. ■ Landfilled O Landfill abated Page 48 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 32: Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Number of participants and gallons collected) • A sustainable community must minimize and properly dispose of hazardous waste. If some hazardous waste is improperly placed in landfills, the land and water may become polluted. If some hazardous wastes are sent to waste -to -energy facility, air pollution can increase. Household Hazardous Waste Collected in Hennepin County Hennepin County Gallons collected Participants Gallons per participant 1990 1991 28,487 109,320 3,846 16,473 7.41 6.64 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 lbd,154 165,438 236,832 246,782 281,449 310,541 335,096 21,045 25,131 38,427 39,732 43,885 54,307 61,163 7.75 6.58 6.16 6.21 6.41 5.72 5.48 • The number of gallons of hazardous waste collected in Hennepin County grew 12 - fold between 1990 and 1998. • The number of participants in Hennepin County's household hazardous waste collection grew almost 16 -fold during this same period. Each participant is estimated to represent 1.2 households, as neighbors drop off hazardous waste for other neighbors. • The number of gallons collected per participant has slowly declined over the decade. Household Hazardous in Hennepin County 400,000- 350,000- 300,000- 250,000- 200,000- 00000000000 � ■ =`■ 150,000- participants �,��t■■ ■ A!1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 7777�7 ■ 1 Source: Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services. Hazardous materials are those that because of their quantity, concentration, chemical, physical, or infectious nature may cause or significantly contribute to mortality or incapacity, or pose a hazard to human health or the environment. Hazardous materials include paints, chemicals, and poisons. Problem materials are those that cause pollution when processed or disposed of with mixed municipal solid waste or that threaten the safe operation of the solid waste facility. Problem materials include electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, and appliances. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 49 A Indicator 33: Clean Up of Contaminated Sites (Sites cleaned up or in the process of being cleaned up)' • A sustainable community seeks to limit contamination by hazardous materials and clean up sites that are already contaminated. Hazardous Waste Sites in Hennepin County Hennepin County Underground tanks Closed landfills Superfund sites VIC sites"' Number of Sites Identified by 1996 14,500 80 35 220 Percent Number of Sites Percent Cleaned Up Identified by 1998 Cleaned Up 50% 14,500" 85% 25% 122 25% 25% 37 25% 20% 453 38% *All percentages are estimates, as are the numbers of underground tanks and abandoned landfills/dumps. "There are approximately 14,500 tanks at approximately 3,600 sites. "'The Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) program is run by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and is used to clean up contaminated properties. • The majority of the contaminated sites identified in Hennepin County resulted from leaks of liquids, such as petroleum products, stored underground. These are identified on an ongoing basis. To date, more than three-quarters of the identified underground tank sites have been cleaned to EPA standards. • Many of these contaminated land clean-up programs began in the 1990s and earlier data are not available. Source: Hennepin County Public Works, Environmental Management Division, Hennepin County Contaminated Lands Restoration Program. Page 50 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Indicator 34: Wetland Restoration/Creation • A sustainable community maintains an environment that supports the health of residents. Wetlands help leech out pollutants and recharge groundwater supplies. Wetlands in Hennepin County Hennepin County 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Number of projects impacting wetlands 36 23 13 44 35 Wetlands impacted (acres) na 35.6 22.5 32.4 39.0 Exempt wetland impacts (acres) na 21.2 7.6 4.4 13.5 Impacts requiring replacement (acres) na 14.4 14.9 28.0 25.5 Wetlands replaced (acres) 34.0 30.3 28.0 62.0 54.2 Note: The data above represent the projects reported by local units of government to the Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services for activities regulated by the Wetland Conservation Act. • Minnesota requires one-for-one replacement of wetlands. But the state allows exemptions in certain cases, including incidental wetlands (which resulted from actions not intended to create wetlands, either manmade activities or natural occurrences), certain agricultural purposes and utility crossings. In areas of the state with large expanses of wetlands, wetland areas (up to 10,000 square feet or about 1/4 acre) can be eliminated without requiring replacement. In Hennepin County, wetlands of 400 to 2,000 square feet (depending on location) can be removed without replacement. • Since 1994, more acres of wetlands in Hennepin County have been replaced each year than the Wetland Conservation Act required. In 1996 through 1998, more acres of wetlands have been replaced than were impacted by various projects. Source: Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 51 Acres of Wetlands Impacted and Replaced in Hennepin County 70 60 50 p Wetlands 40 impacted 30 ■ Wetlands 20 replaced 10 0 1994 1995 1996 1997 Source: Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 51 indicator 35: Lead Poisoning in Children, 0 to 6 Years of Age A sustainable community needs to protect its residents from harmful pollutants, those that threaten human development. Lead poisoning is an especially potential of children. environmental hazard that harms the health and learning Lead Levels in Hennepin County Children Children screened Micro rams er decilite10-14 9 15-19.9 20 or more total tested in Henne in Coun Year less than 10 13,854 1,244 267 203 15,568 14,824 Number screened, 1996 13,388 972 233 231 Ages 0-6 years g 1997 1.6% 100.0% Percentage of 1996 90.3% 6.6% 8.0% 1.6% 1.7% 1.3% 100.0% t t 1 screened 1997 89.0% oa Elevated lead levels are higher among children in communities with homes built year federal regulations were established regarding lead content. before 1978, theylead-basepaint that is deteriorating or These homes are more like)and remodeling work. Elevated blood -lead levels result disturbed during renovation when small children ingest lead chips and dust. Hennepin County Community Health Department has a program to follow up on elevated blood -lead levels reported in county children. Blood -lead levels of 10 igh and can adversel micrograms per deciliter (ug/ dl) or higher areEducational matonsiderederials are Provided fort' affect a child's health and development. families with lead levels reported above children with blood -lead levels of 20 ug/dl environmental health investigation dl thatn with for 90 days. or higher, or with levels of 15-19 ug/ persist The percent of children screened for blood -lead levels varies greatly across the in 1996 indicated that 66 percent county. Preliminary data for Hennepin County in Minneapolis. Currently there of the lead levels reported were from children living are no commonly accepted criteria used to determine who should be tested. from the Minnesota Department of Blood -lead data are available to the county am MDH has established quality Health (MDH) Blood -Lead Surveillance Progr completeness of the data. As control procedures to reduce errors and increase comp be assessed from year to more reliable data become available, screening trends can year. Source: Hennepin County Community Health Department. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 52 Indicator 36; Air Quality • A sustainable community has clean air. Motor vehicle emissions, industrial activity and home heating and cooling all contribute to air pollution, that has an adverse impact on the environment and on residents' health. Polluting by-products, however, are tied to economic activity. Annual Average Ambient Measurements of Criteria Pollutants at Hennepin County Monitoring Sites I 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996_ 1997 1998 1999 (parts per million) Sulfur Dioxide Nitrogen Dioxide Ozone' Carbon Monoxide (micrograms/m 3) Lead PM -10 0.006 0.004 0.002 0.003 0.003 0.001 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.003 0.022 0.024 0.021 0.024 0.025 0.025 0.028 0.024 0.026 0.022 0.027 0.027 0.024 0.024 0.027 0.028 0.027 0.025 0.029 0.030 1.333 1.333 1.233 0.950 1.133 1.133 1.133 1.100 0.900 0.750 0.045 0.040 0.020 0.005 0.005 0.015 0.005 0.010 0.010 0.010 26.540 25.520 21.380 20.900 20.720 22.100 22.286 18.957 22.971 24.333 Ozone measurements are based on metropolitan -wide data because there are no ozone -monitoring sites within Hennepin County. The 1972 federal Clean Air Act set standards for six "criteria" air pollutants that have been monitored throughout the U.S. in response to the legislation. • The measures for PM -10 and ozone rose in the late 1990s, while levels of other pollutants --sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead --demonstrated little variation or slight declines during the decade. Levels of carbon monoxide declined by nearly one-half since 1990. The Hennepin County measurements for 1990 are within the national Ambient Air Quality Standards on all six criteria pollutants. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency currently monitors eight other pollutants -- known as "air toxics" --which exceed public-health benchmarks. These eight compounds are also included in the federal Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of 33 air pollutants "judged to pose the greatest public threat in urban areas." Six of these pollutants exceeded the chronic health risk value at Hennepin County monitoring sites. (See table on page 54.) The Minneapolis -St. Paul Metropolitan Area generally has better air quality than other metro areas of its size. In 1997, the Twin Cities' Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) never exceeded 100 (a mark indicating "unhealthful" air conditions). Out of 14 metro areas with 1990 populations between 2 and 3 million, the Twin Cities (which had 2.5 million people in 1990) was one of only two to achieve this standard. Out of all 94 EPA Air Quality Trend Measuring Sites across the country, only 11 (including the Twin Cities) had no days in 1997 with PSI measurements of 100 or more. • Mobile sources (cars, airplanes, recreational vehicles, etc.) account for slightly more than half of air toxics. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 53 Annual Average Ambient Measurements of Air Toxics at Hennepin County Monitoring Sites (micrograms per cubic meter) Plymouth Water Minnehaha Downtown Chronic Tower (1997) Academy (1998) Mpls Library (1998) Health Formaldehyde 1.3732 5.4784 Benzene 1.2718 5.5900 Carbon tetrachloride 0.8996 1.1953 Chloroform 0.1123 0.4883 Ethylene dibromide 0.0307 0.0428 Arsenic 0.0015 0.0058 Nickel 0.0001 0.0023 Chromium 0.0012 0.0034 averaoe maximum 2.8401 10.8462 1.3401 2.7886 0.7738 0.9311 0.0977 0.2051 0.0154 0.0182 0.0014 0.0039 0.0008 0.0026 0.0008 0.0033 average maximum Risk Value 2.7743 6.4522 0.8000 2.0345 5.5197 1.30 to 4.50 0.7538 0.9940 0.7000 0.1123 0.2734 0.0400 0.0154 0.0845 0.3170 0.0015 0.0095 0.0020 0.0030 0.0198 0.0200 0.0013 0.0062 0.0008 Bold type indicates where toxics have been measured at levels above the EPA's chronic health risk value Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Page 54 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Appendix Profile of Hennepin County's People 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 55 Page 56 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Population Growth and Distribution Area 1970 1980 1990 Estimated 1997 1970-80 Percent Change 1980-90 1990-97 Hennepin County 960,072 941,411 1,032,431 1,075,907 -1.9% 9.7% 4.2% Minneapolis 434,400 370,951 368,383 362,090 -14.6% -0.7% -1.7% First Ring Suburbs 291,457 265,090 257,371 256,994 -9.0% -2.9% -0.1% Second Ring Suburbs 183,364 244,656 339,960 382,439 33.4% 39.0% 12.5% Third Ring Suburbs 50,851 60,714 66,717 74,384 19.4% 9.9% 11.5% • Hennepin County grew by one percent per year between 1980 and 1990. Since then growth has slowed to about one-half percent per year. • Growth has been particularly strong in the second -ring suburbs since 1970. This has more than offset population losses in Minneapolis and the first -ring suburbs. • First -ring suburbs include Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Edina, Fort Snelling, Golden Valley, Hopkins, New Hope, Richfield, Robbinsdale, St. Anthony and St. Louis Park. • Second -ring suburbs include Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, Osseo and Plymouth. • Third -ring suburbs include Corcoran, Dayton, Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenfield, Greenwood, Hanover, Hassan, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono, Rockford, Rogers, St. Bonifacius, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Wayzata and Woodland. Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Metropolitan Council. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 57 Hennepin County Cities and Suburban Rings ry Rogers Hassan Greenfield Corcoran ckford Third -F ing Suburbs ❑ Loretto Medina Independence Orono Minnetrista Dayton Champlin Brooklyn Park Maple Grove Second -Rin Suburbs New rystz Plymouth Hop 13 Medicine Lake Golden Brooklyn Center Robb Minnetonka nd St. Louis Pa Hopkins Edina n Bloomington Eden Prairie First - Ring Suburbs O CL M d C C 2 Minneapolis Richfield , 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 58 Racial Composition of Population Hennepin Count Total Population White African American American Indian Asian American Other Hispanics' 1980 1990 Estimated 1998 Percent 19987-1980-90 Percent Change 1990-98 941,411 1,032,431 1,060,010 100.0% 9.7% 2.7% 880,391 922,321 909,146 85.8% 4.8% -1.4% 32,986 60,114 88,097 8.3% 82.2% 46.5% 10,479 14,912 16,570 1.6% 42.3% 11.1% 9,839 29,588 46,197 4.4% 200.7% 56.1% 7,716 5,496 n/a n/a -28.8% n/a 8,027 13,978 21,621 2.0% 74.1% 54.7% 'Hispanics are an ethnic group, not a racial group. They are included in the total according to their race. • Hennepin County remains predominantly white. People of color and Hispanic whites comprised roughly 15 percent of the county's population in 1998. • Hennepin County's population grew by over 118,000 between 1980 and 1998. Whites accounted for less than 30,000 of this growth. • The populations of color in Hennepin County have grown dramatically over the past 18 years. The number of African Americans and Hispanics has more than doubled and the number of Asian Americans has quadrupled. • The greater increase in the populations of color can be attributed to higher rates of in -migration and births among these groups compared to whites. • The populations of color are heavily concentrated in the city of Minneapolis. In 1990, people of color accounted for 11 percent of the county's population, but over 20 percent of Minneapolis' population. Racial Distribution in Hennepin County, 1998 4% 2% 20/6 8% z s d d' get n4 ❑White ®African American ❑American Indian 0 Asian American ■ Hispanics' 84% Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Metropolitan Council. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 59 Percent Persons of Color, 1990 Displayed by 1990 U.S. Census Block Groups Page 60 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Age Distribution Hennepin Count Total Population Percent ages: 0to4 5-19 20-29 30-44 45-64 65 and over 1980 1990 2000 Projected . 2010 2020 941,411 1,032,431 1,082,560 1,106,920 1,103,110 6.3% 7.5% 6.1% 5.5% 5.1% 22.2% 18.2% 19.0% 16.3% 15.0% 21.6% 18.7% 15.2% 15.9% 13.0% 20.3% 26.8% 26.8% 22.2% 22.8% 18.8% 17.5% 21.4% 27.8% 28.0% 10.8% 11.3% 11.5% 12.4% 16.2% • One striking characteristic of the Hennepin County population is that it is getting older. This is due to the aging of the baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) and people are living longer. • The second- and third -ring suburbs are the fastest-growing areas of the county and generally have the youngest populations. With many young in -migrants from other cities and countries, Minneapolis also has a lower median age than the county as a whole (31.7 compared to the county's median age of 32.7). In addition, many neighborhoods with a high percentage of people of color have fairly low median ages. The older populations are concentrated in the first -ring suburbs and smaller cities around Lake Minnetonka. Past and Projected Age Distribution, 1980 and 2020 120,000 100,000- 80.000 60,000 t1980 40,000f 2020 20,000 0 .} _O _O N N Cl) M a to at (D n h j O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 0 O O (A O W) O O (n O (n O (n O (A O V r N N M V) q W (A (n (D (D t- h CO (A co Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Metropolitan Council. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 61 Household Types in Hennepin County Household Type Total Households Total Families Married -Couple Families with children < 18** without children < 18** Single -Parent Families with children < 18** Female Head Male Head with children 18+ One -Person Households Seniors Other Households Estimated Projected 1970 1980 1990 1995 2000 309,708 365,536 419,060 447,880 469,140 75.3% 64.3% 61.4% 61.8% 61.5% 66.0% 53.0% 48.6% 48.5% 47.6% 38.2% 26.5% 22.5% 22.3% 21.0% 27.8% 26.5% 26.1% 26.2% 26.6% 9.3% 11.3% 12.8% 13.3% 13.9% 4.7% 6.9% 7.8% 8.3% 8.7% 4.2% 6.0% 6.6% 6.9% 7.2% 0.4% 0.9% 1.3% 1.4% 1.5% 4.6% 4.3% 5.0% 5.0% 5.2% 20.0% 27.9% 29.0% 29.1% 29.5% n/a 9.0% 8.9% 8.8% 8.7% 4.8% 7.8% 9.6% 9.1% 9.0% Excludes persons fiving in group quarters such as nursing homes, dormitories, etc. The projections for families with children reflect the number of all families with children, regardless of their relationship to the household. A household is defined as an occupied housing unit. • The total number of households in Hennepin County rose by 18 percent between 1970 and 1980, 15 percent between 1980 and 1990, and 12 percent between 1990 and 2000. These growth rates are higher than the growth rates for the population as a whole because household size is getting smaller (3.0 persons per household in 1970 compared to 2.4 persons per household in 1990). • Countywide, the biggest change in the distribution of household type is a decrease in the proportion of married -couple households from 66 percent of all households in 1970 to 48 percent in 2000. Households comprised of married couples with children declined from 38 percent to 21 percent of all households. • There was a large increase in people living alone. One-person households rose from 20 percent of total households in 1970 to 30 percent in 1990. It is projected to stay the same in 2000. Page 62 1999 Hennepin County Indicators NJ • The proportion of single -parent family households with children under age 18 rose from 5 percent of all households in 1970 to 9 percent in 2000. Female -headed single -parent households more than doubled and male -headed single -parent households grew fourfold between 1970 and 1990,'but appears to have stabilized in 2000. • For the second -ring and third -ring suburbs, the married couple family was predominant (about 60 to 70 percent of all households) in 1990. In Minneapolis, one-person households were the most common type, with 39 percent of the total households. Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Metropolitan Council. 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 63 1999 Hennepin County Indicators Page 64 5.1 Final Design and Environmental Assessment EAW for N I ) Reconstruction of C. S.A. H. 101 Hennepin County & City of Plymouth April 2000, Newsletter #3 Q Chippewa Rd. p v 1J �tai.,P o Q55 lj Plymouth ,o, o Hennepin County ,-'' Ro School /- .... _ ord fid. Lake Works Office Medina o,f Project Area i edea Rd Holy Name Lake 1 Krieg Lake za Thies -...... t� feld ,a' Kreat Nol l' ­� Mooney- l Lake t Lake d `1 ,o, Dickeys Orono Lake Lydiard 6 x Lake Hadley Lake Third Public Meeting To Be Held You are invited to attend a third public information meeting to be held on April 27, 2000, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hennepin County Public Works (see map above). The purpose of the meeting will be to present the final design of the future CSAH 101, including recent changes, discuss issues and answer questions. Staff from the City of Plymouth, Hennepin County, and the County's consultant (SEH) will be available to discuss the project. The open house format allows individuals the flexibility to come and go anytime during the scheduled hours. Thursday, April 27th 5:00-7:00 p.m. ...................................... Open House What's Inside: Project Update Responses to City Council's Resolution Issues Common Questions Project Timeline For More Information What is Being Proposed? The Hennepin County Transportation Department, working in cooperation with the City of Plymouth, is proposing to improve County Road 101 (CSAH 101) from County Road 24 (CSAH 24) to TH 55.The County and its consultant, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH), are preparing an EAW, design plans, and construction docu- ments for the expansion and reconstruction of CSAH 101. The project is proposed to be constructed as a four -lane, median -divided, urban section roadway with turning lanes at major intersections, including traffic signals at CSAH 24 and Medina Road. Other improve- ments will include curb and gutter, new storm sewers and storm water treatment basins.A bituminous multi -use trail will parallel the recon- structed roadway on each side. Berms and landscaping will be installed to enhance the corridor and provide some visual screening for adjacent properties. Final Design and Environmental Asses Proiect U-odate Activities Completed Since project planning began in summer, 1999, the following project activities have been completed: Public Information Meetings (July and September, 1999) Two public information meetings have been held to date for the project.The purpose of these meetings was to present preliminary designs for the CSAH 101 reconstruction and respond to questions of those in attendance. Both meetings were well -attended and generated considerable interest and comment. Excellent suggestions and feedback were received. Thanks to all who came out to meet with us. Preliminary Plan Approval The City of Plymouth approved the project's preliminary layout in October, 1999, and authorized Hennepin County to proceed with final design.The City's approval resolution (No. 99-457) also authorized Hennepin County to acquire rights-of-way, permits, and easements necessary to construct the proposed improvements. The resolution also included several additional issues for the County to review and/or incorporate into the final plans for the project. Plymouth City Council Work Study Session As final design elements were being refined, the Plymouth City Council held a study session in February 2000 with the purpose of discussing specific design issues and recommendations stated in its resolution approving the preliminary layout. Other items discussed included the environmental review process, project costs and schedules, and right-of-way.The City Council will hold another study session in May or June and will receive public comment again at that time. Please refer to the center page for a summary of the Council Issues. Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) The EAW was completed in January 2000. The EAW noted that the primary environmental impacts associ- ated with the project would be placement of fill into wetlands and storm water runoff. Both of these areas of impact have been minimized to the extent possible and will be mitigated in accordance with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. The County has completed the assessment of and responses to comments received on the EAW. Based on the County's assessment of potential environmental impacts associated with the project, the decision has been made that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not necessary. Remaining Activities—Spring/Summer 2000 Permits and Approvals Permits and approvals will be required for the project prior to construction from a number of federal, state, and local agencies.These agencies include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Transportation, City of Plymouth, and Bassett Creek /Elm Creek Watershed Management Organizations. Right -of -Way Acquisition Right-of-way acquisitions will be needed to accommodate the proposed project. Hennepin County's Real Estate Division staff will be working with individual property owners where permanent and/or temporary easements will be necessary, in accordance with procedures adopted by the County and State of Minnesota. Final Design Plans and Construction Document Approval Final design plans and construction documents are nearly complete and are being prepared in accordance with the approved preliminary layout. Since the approval of the preliminary layout, staff from the County, City, and SEH have been in contact with various individuals and neighborhood groups to discuss berming as well as other project issues. Final design plans are expected to be completed in May 2000. City Council Additional Issues in Resolution No. 99-457. Below are the progress update/responses to the 12 issues included in the City Council Resolution approving the preliminary Iayout.The County, City and SEH staff have been listening, and many changes have occurred that have improved the project. We have also found that at times, the citizens and the proposed project have different interests. It is our goal to continue to work cooperatively to obtain consent with reasonable and obtainable solutions for the community and the traveling public. 1. The length of turn lanes continues to be reviewed, and if possible, shortened during the final design process if not necessary for projected traffic volumes.This includes the necessity of the right -turn lanes for both eastbound and westbound traffic on County Road 24 at County Road 101. Changes include: • Shortened right -turn lanes at non -signalized intersections. • Eliminated the right -turn lane on WB CSAH 24 to NB CSAH 101. • Eliminated the right -turn lane on SB CSAH 101 to WB CSAH 24. (This is a recent revision). • Shortened the taper of NB CSAH 101 right -turn lane at CSAH 24. • Eliminated the boulevard between the trail and the roadway at the right -turn lanes to minimize property impact. 2. If the adjacent property owners will grant the necessary construction access at not additional cost to the project, install berms where possible to mitigate impacts to adjacent property. • Berms have been designed for Fischer's Pond, part of the Queensland Lane neighborhood south of Boulder Crest, and for some individual residences. • An increase in berm height for the existing berm along Heather run is being proposed. • The design team has met with groups and individuals to discuss the berming. • The County has staked the berm limits of impact in the field to help people visualize. 3. The project is the have a landscaping plan to include possible screening fences prepared by the City after roadway construction is substantially complete.The County and City shall share equally in the implementation of the landscaping plan with a maximum budget of two percent of construction costs.Adjacent property owners shall be involved in the plan preparation. Replacement trees shall be as large as possible. • The City prepared a concept -landscaping plan for the corridor. • The County added $75,000 to the original budget; the landscaping plan budget is now $175,000. • The plan will be refined after the roadway plan is complete. • The landscaping plan needs to follow the roadway construction due to seasonal planting to avoid roadway and utility construction conflicts. 4. The County will continue to work with City staff so there is a future connection for the frontage road shown as part of the City's Transportation plan, which extends westerly between Medina Road and Highway 55. • The County has prepared more than four different possible scenarios for the future connection road and continues to work with the property owners. • The future frontage road connection will also connect across CSAH 101 to provide access for the commercial area on the east. • The location has yet to be determined. S. Retaining and/or trees walls shall be used where feasible to retain specimen trees. A combination wall and berm are proposed for the Fischer's Pond neighbors for screening and tree avoidance. The following locations are receiving retaining walls: • Northeast corner of CSAH 24 (to maintain the height of the existing berm). • In front of the residence at 3225 CSAH 101 (to avoid property impact). • At the pond just north of 34th Avenue (to avoid trees and excess fill in pond). • At the Cornerstone Commons (north of 38th) (to avoid property impact). 6. Adequate water quality treatment for the added impervious surface shall be provided. The majority of the surface water runoff is conveyed to the following basins: • A basin near the water tower that provides storage and water quality treatment • Two ponds excavated in existing wetlands just north of CSAH 24 in order to provide water quality prior to the discharge into the DNR protected wetland farther east. • A Mn/PCA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit will be required. • The City must approve the storm water plan under the Wetland Conservation Act • The Basset Creek Water Management Commission and the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission will review the final plans. 7. Environmental impacts and proposed mitigation that are addressed in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW), including noise, shall be considered in the final design. • The EAW noise model predicts noise level increase difference between build and no build to be 3dBA. • 3dBA increase is considered "barely perceptible" to the human ear. • Noise walls are not proposed. • Earthen berms are being provided where either right-of-way or private properties are available. • Impacts to wetlands have been minimized through the design. • Fill in wetlands in the project impacts about 0.25 acres; this impact will be mitigated. 8. During the final design, if several specimen trees could be avoided by a slight alignment shift, this should be considered. • The alignment is designed to avoid as much as possible. • The alignment is set to balance impacts on both sides of the road. • Many of the large oaks south of CSAH 24 are in the right-of-way and cannot be saved by a slight change in the alignment. The County shall continue to work with City staff so that additional access from County Road 101 might be provided for the commercial property at the southeast corner of the Highway 55 intersection. • The City, County and property owners have been working cooperatively to address the access issue. 10. Advance flashing beacons to provide warning of the pedestrian crosswalk at Medina Road shall be considered. • The school no longer has access to CSAH 101 but has access to Medina Road. • The signal at Medina Road is the best control for cars and pedestrians. • The Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) discourages such devices as they distract from the signal. • Zebra crosswalks will be marked, and fluorescent -crossing signs will be posted. 11. There shall be a study session with the City Council to review the final plans before the right-of-way acquisition is started and before approval of the final design. • A study session was held in February 2000. • An additional study session is planned for May or June. • The open house being held in April is another opportunity to review the plans and discuss specific project details as they may pertain to yard impacts, berming, right-of-way, and schedule. 12. Consideration shall be given to reducing the width of the center median in areas where substantial trees or existing vegetation could be avoided. • Reduction of the center median has little or no affect on saving substantial trees. • The median on CSAH 101, south of CSAH 24 was able to be reduced by four feet. • There is not enough distance to effectively remove the median between CSAH 24 and Median Road and still provide channelized turn lanes at the intersections. Alternates have been reviewed but do not support safety. • There is an opportunity to enhance the wider part of the median with plant materials to provide a "parkway" appearance. ��� � ��� i �� �u r,�r,a��".�".� ;ment (EAW) for Reconstruction of C.J./'1.H. 10 1 April 2000, Newsletter #3 Construction With the successful completion of the aforementioned tasks, the construction letting for the project will occur in July 2000. Other utility work by NSP, Minnegasco and US West will also occur in conjunction with the project. Construction is expected to begin in late summer of 2000 and to be substantially complete in 2001. Landscape improve- ments will be installed in a separate contract after the roadway project is completed.The landscaping improvements will be made during the optimum planting season to facilitate installation. Responses to Frequently Asked Questions Is the County -proposing too much roadway? It is Hennepin County's responsibility to serve the communities as well as the traveling public in a safe and reasonable manner. The need for a new roadway is evidenced by the "rough road" signs that appear in the spring. In addition, the growth along the corridor has increased the travel demands on CSAH 10/.When the County reconstructs a roadway, it needs to be adequate for 20 years. Since 1997, traffic growth on CSAH 101 has increased 33 percent Current traffic volumes are 8,700 vehicles per day. Traffic forecasts prepared for the project expect more than 20,000 vehicles per day in twenty years. Four lanes are needed to carry the traffic volumes above 12,000 to 15,000 vehicles per day. Divided four -lane roadways are statistically two times safer than undivided four -lane roadways. Provisions for left- and right -turn lanes at intersections increase safety by separating the turning traffic from the through traffic. What do property owners need to know about berms, landscaping, and fences? Berm options are being discussed with several affected neighbor- hoods. Trees may need to be removed in the berm areas, and property owners will need to decide whether landscape features such as new trees or berms are most appropriate for their property. Berms can be flexible in height but must be made uniform across property lines, to provide the most benefit Fences will need to be placed on private property. Property owners will need to consider the location of the right-of-way line with the top of the berm to obtain optimal screening. Why is there a need for two trails? There are potential trail users on both sides of CSAH 101 and also potential destinations. The trails provide the link between users and destinations to a signal controlled intersection by which the user is able to safely cross, such as CSAH 24 or Medina Road. Why is an advance flashing light near the Medina Road crosswalk not desirable for this project? What safety features will be used in place of this type of device? The traffic signal proposed for Medina Road will actually provide the best and greatest form of safe control for drivers and also for pedestrians when they cross traffic. The Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) discourages advance flashing light devices located near traffic signal systems because they detract from traffic control operations by distracting drivers.The crosswalks at the intersection of Medina Road utilized by Greenwood Elementary School students and other pedestrians will have crosswalk markings as well as crosswalk signs. These signs will be florescent yellow/ green in color for improved visibility. "Zebra" -style crosswalk painting will enhance the visibility of the crossing. How will the project connect to the proposed frontage road on the west side o f CSAH 101 and the commercial area on the east? The County, City, and property owners ore working cooperatively to ensure that the roadway plan includes a future connection for the planned west side frontage road. The median opening for the west side frontage road is also being coordinated with access for commercial property on the east side of CSAH 101. What is the proposed cost of the project? The estimated cost of the construction based on the preliminary layout is $5 million. Based on a total project length of 2.3 miles, including work on CSAH 24, the cost is within the amount expected for this type of facility. A revised estimate will be gen- erated at the completion of the plans. The actual cost will be based on the lowest successful bid received from a Contractor. Project Timeline at a Glance Record of Decision / Findings of Fact / Negative Declaration .................................... April 2000 Public Information Meeting # 3 ............................................................ April 27, 2000 Final Design Plans and Construction Documents ............................................ May 2000 Right -of -Way Acquisition............................................................. April -July 2000 Permits and Approvals................................................................June/July 2000 Construction Begins......................................................................Fall 2000 For More Information Contact one of the following individuals: Hennepin County SEH Mr. Craig Twinem Ms. Sue Mason Senior Project Manager — Design Project Manager Transportation Department 3535 Vadnais Center Drive 1600 Prairie Drive St. Paul, MN 55110 Medina, Mn 55340 (651) 490-2018 (612) 745-7653 smason@sehinc.com craig.twinem@co.hennepin.mn.us City of Plymouth This newsletter is posted Mr. Dan Faulkner on the World Wide Web City Engineer at www.sehinc.com 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 (612) 509-5520 dfaulkne@ci.plymouth.mn.us _ r� Newsletter designed by =SEN Please note: Responses to questions and comments sent via e-mail may be provided by the design consultant, SEH, regardless of to whom they were originally sent.The purpose of this is to provide consistent responses to all questions. 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